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'Morning Joe' aghast at Trump's obsession with the male physique

“The hosts of Morning Joe were aghast this morning at the president's comments about the male physique, which AlterNet reports he keeps coming back to.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN This Morning
Published 7:17 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by AlterNet: “'Morning Joe' aghast at Trump's bizarre obsession 'with the male physique'”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:17 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Trump.

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AlterNet'Morning Joe' aghast at Trump's bizarre obsession 'with the male physique'

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe hosts of Morning Joe were aghast this morning at the president's comments about the male physique, which AlterNet reports he keeps coming back to.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAghast before eight a.m. is a bold choice, and I say that as someone who has been aghast at a toaster.

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