Coverage dated October 18, 2026 to October 19, 2026

Trump’s new pitch for Republican candidates — they’re really good looking

Headline from WHEC Rochester

President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Trump’s new pitch for Republican candidates — they’re really good looking (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates? They're really good looking (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Aesthetics have long been part of the president's measuring stick, either as a source of praise or target for ridicule.

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