Sen. Jon Husted is leaning into the attention. The Ohio senator said Monday that he is keeping up his glute routine after President Donald Trump repeatedly praised his physique at political rallies, according to an interview with TMZ.
Husted spoke with TMZ in Washington, D.C., on Monday, November 9, 2026, the same day the outlet published its report at 4:30 PM PST. In the interview, Husted said he appreciates the compliment given the negativity that typically surrounds a political campaign, and he indicated that he is focused on living up to the reputation the president highlighted.
The remarks follow multiple occasions at rallies where Trump commented on the senator's appearance. TMZ reported that the president has also praised rapper Nicki Minaj's physique and once floated her for press secretary.
For Ohio voters, the exchange offers a lighter moment involving their newly unseated senator, whose public profile has remained in the spotlight since the election. Husted's comments suggest he is taking the president's remarks in stride while maintaining his fitness regimen.
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