“He’s just like he is on TV,” the congressman reportedly told colleagues on Friday. The San Diego-area congressman and marine combat veteran was one of the first lawmakers to endorse Trump during his divisive, anti-establishment campaign for president. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Hunter made the “asshole” comment while speaking alongside another congressman, Ken Calvert. It continued: “According to the sources, a woman asked the two congressmen if they had met Trump and what the president is like. According to two of the sources Hunter covered his mouth when he made his statement, as if he were telling a secret.

Source: The Guardian August 28, 2017 23:15 UTC