GOP's closing argument gets cheeky
President Trump seems to think he can save a vulnerable Ohio Republican senator's ass by talking about how strong it is. Why it matters: Republicans are getting hammered over the war in Iran, gas prices and data centers. But they're playing along with Trump's ogling of male candidates, which he's described as an election strategy. "I don't do this with men very often. I started examining his body…
In a bid to bolster his struggling Republican senator in Ohio, President Trump has been making playful remarks about male candidates' physiques during his campaign rallies. At an event in Ohio, Trump described Senator Jon Husted's "big piece of muscle" and "big, strong build," which he claimed had won him 12 points in the polls.
Trump further praised other Republican hopefuls for their looks, calling Sen. Tim Sheehy "handsome," Rep. Mike Collins "all man," and Rep. Ed Gallrein "Central casting." The president has also questioned the appearance of Democratic candidates, labeling Sen. Jon Ossoff as "Pee-wee Herman" and Texas Senate nominee James Talarico as a "weird looking dude."
Despite the joking tone, Trump's comments aim to soften the blow of recent criticisms over the Iran war, rising gas prices, and data center concerns. The strategy has proven effective, with Trump's remarks boosting his struggling senator's approval ratings.
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