US President Donald Trump again makes graphic remarks about Republican Ohio Senate candidate Jon Husted’s physique while campaigning, describing his body in explicit terms during a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, in support of GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Multiple outlets say the comments come as midterm campaigning continues around Husted’s election bid.
The reports describe Trump saying he “studied” Husted’s body and repeatedly referencing specific body parts, using language some outlets characterize as highly explicit or disturbing. News coverage also notes that the comments follow earlier public remarks about Husted’s build at another rally, with the same theme of physical appearance returning in a later campaign stop.
Across the sources, the main differences are the amount of explicit phrasing included and the degree of emphasis on the campaign context versus the shock value of the language. All accounts agree on the core event: Trump reiterates graphic compliments about Husted’s body and ties it to his campaign trail remarks for the Ohio race.
