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10/21/26: Trump’s Bizarre Sexual Comments At Rally, GOP Early Vote Panic, Auto Loan Crisis

October 21, 2026

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Trump’s Rally Comments, Early Vote Warning Signs, and an Economy Under Strain

At a rally in Ohio, Donald Trump spent several minutes describing the body of Senator John Husted — his “ass like a pile of muscle,” his shoulders “like a piece of steel” — while insisting he had “never studied the body of a man before” and that “nothing wrong with it, of course.” The moment was bizarre even by Trump’s standards, and it came as early voting data and polling began to paint a grim picture for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, the economy showed fresh signs of distress: auto loan delinquencies are surging, home sales hit a record low, and a growing chorus of analysts is asking whether the AI data center buildout is the next financial bubble.

Trump’s Unusual Campaign Trail and the GOP’s Early Vote Problem

Trump’s extended commentary on Husted’s physique was the most memorable moment from a week of rallies that also included dark warnings about migrants “conquering” France and destroying Western civilization — rhetoric that Krystal and Saagar noted seems ill-suited to the states Trump is visiting, like Kansas and North Carolina, which are hardly facing the kind of demographic change he describes. “Tough to make the argument in a place like Kansas,” Saagar observed.

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  • 1 (02:00) **Trump’s Bizarre Rally Comments** - The hosts open by noting Trump is feeling the heat, then play a clip of him warning about migrants destroying France, followed by a bizarre, lengthy description of examining a male senator’s body.
  • 2 (05:41) **Early Voting Data Shows Democratic Surge** - The hosts break down early voting numbers from Texas, Virginia, and Florida, showing record turnout and a significant Democratic advantage in key states.
  • 3 (09:41) **Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Historic Low** - A New York Times chart shows Trump’s approval rating heading into the midterms is 34%, lower than any modern president except Harry Truman.
  • 4 (12:09) **Auto Loan Crisis Signals Broader Economic Collapse** - Delinquent auto loans are surging, which the hosts explain is a dire economic indicator because car payments are the last thing people stop paying.
  • 5 (16:34) **AI Data Center Bubble: The Next Enron?** - The hosts discuss a Bethany McLean article questioning whether the AI data center boom is a massive bubble, noting the circular financing between Nvidia and AI companies.
  • 6 (18:04) **Housing Market Hits Record Lows** - Home sales are at a record low since 2001, and housing starts are falling, with the AI buildout’s debt crowding out mortgage lending.
  • 7 (21:51) **Israel Election: Netanyahu in Deep Trouble** - The hosts introduce Israeli journalist Noga Tarnopovsky to discuss the upcoming Israeli election, where polls show the opposition leading Netanyahu.

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Guests on this episode

Krystal Ball Saagar Enjeti

Show Notes

Ryan and Emily discuss Trump makes bizarre sexual comments at a rally as early voting spells trouble for Republicans, exploding auto loan debt red alert for US economy.

 

Noga Tarnopolsky: https://muckrack.com/noga-tarnopolsky 

 

 

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