President Trump is praising Republican candidates for their looks, sometimes with explicit comments about their physical attributes, as a campaign tactic before the midterm elections.
01Summary
- 01Trump called US House candidate Ed Gallrein a 'beautiful guy' at a rally in Kentucky.
- 02At an earlier rally, Trump said he examined Senator Jon Husted's 'ass,' shoulders, feet, hand and jawline.
- 03Trump said he dislikes the look of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, criticising his suit.
- 04Trump compared Democratic candidate James Talarico to MAD magazine's Alfred E. Neuman.
- 05Trump described Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff as not good-looking, likening him to Pee-wee Herman.
02Why it matters
The president's focus on attractiveness could influence voter perceptions of candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake.
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