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Trump's campaign strategy: Praising male candidates' physiques

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President Trump has adopted a peculiar campaign strategy of commenting on the physical appearance of male Republican candidates, often focusing on their physiques. This approach, which he claims resonates with audiences and boosts poll numbers, has been applied to vulnerable senators like Jon Husted in Ohio, as well as candidates in Michigan, North Carolina, Montana, and Georgia. While Trump's comments are often framed as humorous or strategic by his allies, they have also drawn comparisons to unflattering remarks made about Democratic opponents. AI

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Trump's campaign strategy: Praising male candidates' physiques

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