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Trump’s Butt Comments Backfire, Democrats Say

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Ohio GOP Sen. Jon Husted’s glutes at a Youngstown rally on Oct. 12.
U.S. President Donald Trump later complimented rap star Nicki Minaj’s butt at a Michigan rally on Sunday.
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said voters are neither amused nor persuaded by Trump’s butt remarks.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Trump’s rallies backfire, boosting Democrats instead of Republicans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Ohio GOP Sen. Jon Husted’s glutes at a Youngstown rally on Oct. 12.
U.S. President Donald Trump later complimented rap star Nicki Minaj’s butt at a Michigan rally on Sunday.
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said voters are neither amused nor persuaded by Trump’s butt remarks.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Trump’s rallies backfire, boosting Democrats instead of Republicans.