CNN host Anderson Cooper has aired a compilation of Donald Trump praising the physiques of numerous men, highlighting the President's history of commenting on male bodies. The segment comes after Trump, 80, last week praised Senator Jon Husted's body, claiming he had "never studied the body of a man before."
Trump's Comments on Senator Husted
In the clip, Trump said: "I looked at his a** and then I looked at his legs. I said his a**, 's***, it's like a pile of muscle'. Then I looked at his legs and I said, 'man, his feet are big,' then I looked at his shoulders and I tapped him on the shoulder."
He added: "And it actually hurt my hand. It was like a piece of steel. I said, 'this guy's a monster.'" Trump began his remarks by stating: "I'm studying his body. I've never studied the body of a man before. It's not my thing. Nothing wrong with it, of course. But it's never been my thing."
Other Praise in the Compilation
CNN, a frequent target of Trump's "Fake News Media" attacks, unearthed additional clips. Trump is heard calling Republican nominee Ed Gallrein a "beautiful guy," Georgia Representative Mike Collins a "good looking man," and Rick Jackson a "very handsome, distinguished, beautiful looking guy."
Of Greg Dolezal, Trump said: "You're not allowed to say that about women or men anymore, it's the end of your political career, but he is a good looking guy." He also told a rally crowd: "You can't miss them... big, strong, handsome Oklahama studs."
Sports Figures and Arnold Palmer
The compilation includes Trump praising NFL quarterback Jaxson Dart: "He's a beautiful guy, he's got legs like tree trunks." He also said of NFL star Harrison Butker: "He's a handsome guy, by the way. It's usually not my thing, but he is a good looking sucker."
It ends with Trump's rant about late golfing legend Arnold Palmer, telling a rally he "was all man," adding: "When he took showers with the other pros, they came out of there and said 'Oh my God, that's unbelievable.'"
Cooper, whom Trump has previously referred to as "Alison," said: "There's nothing at all unusual – and certainly nothing gay – about a President who dances daily to YMCA and who publicly pined for a reprise of Betty Buckley in cats."
