Trump Repeats Remarks on Husted’s Physique

President Donald Trump repeatedly described examining Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s physique at campaign rallies in Ohio, Kentucky and North Carolina, making graphic remarks about his backside, legs, shoulders and jawline. At the Kentucky rally, Trump said Husted’s shoulder felt “like a piece of steel,” joked that his own hand was still recovering, and said Husted would be formidable in a bar fight. Trump framed the remarks as praise for Husted’s past as an All-American college football player and said they had helped Husted gain support in his competitive race against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Husted acknowledged the comments at a local event, while Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno praised Husted’s work as a senator rather than commenting on his appearance. The remarks also drew criticism and mockery on social media.