Cooper mocks Trump's 'assman' fixation on Husted ahead of midterms
CNN host Anderson Cooper mocked President Donald Trump's recent comments about Ohio Senator Jon Husted's physique, calling him the 'assman-in-chief.' Trump has repeatedly praised Husted's muscular body during rallies, claiming it is not his usual habit. Cooper highlighted this behavior with a montage of Trump complimenting other men, noting that Husted's polling is struggling despite the attention. The incident occurs just before the midterm elections, with Trump's approval rating at 32 percent.
Key points
- Trump praised Husted's body, specifically his 'ass' and 'shoulders,' during rallies in Ohio and North Carolina.
- Cooper used a Seinfeld clip and a montage of Trump complimenting other men to mock the president.
- Husted, a Republican, is polling at 44 percent against Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
- Trump's approval rating is 32 percent according to a recent CNN poll.
- The Drudge Report also mocked Trump's comments by using rainbow-colored links.
Background
This incident follows a period of tension between the Trump administration and CNN, including disputes over Air Force One access. The current story focuses on Trump's campaign rhetoric and its impact on his approval ratings and the midterm elections.
How outlets are covering it
The Independent and CNN focus on Cooper's mockery and the political implications of Trump's comments. The Atlantic frames the situation as a potential sign of Trump's changing behavior, jokingly diagnosing him with 'gay dementia.' The Drudge Report also mocked the comments but from a different angle, using rainbow-colored links to represent the LGBTQ+ pride flag. All outlets agree that Trump's comments are unusual and have drawn significant attention.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the impact of Trump's campaign rhetoric on his approval ratings and the midterm elections. It also raises questions about the boundaries of presidential behavior and the role of media in holding the president accountable.
What to watch
The midterm elections are less than two weeks away, and the impact of Trump's comments on Husted's polling and the broader Republican ticket remains to be seen. The political fallout from the incident may continue to be a topic of discussion in the coming days.
- Trump brutally mocked by CNN’s Anderson Cooper with on-air montage of president complimenting men’s bodies The Independent
- Late Night: Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Jon Husted’s Rear End The New York Times
- All the President’s Hotties The Atlantic
- ‘I will not comment on his anatomy’: Ohio Republicans buzz about Trump’s analysis of a senator’s body CNN
- President Trump keeps talking about Sen. Jon Husted's backside USA Today
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