Don Jr. campaigns in Ohio
The gist
Donald Trump Jr. stumped for Ohio Republicans on the eve of the midterms and said Democrats want to make Ohio a state.
The remark drew silence and was reported as a gaffe, with VP JD Vance on stage nearby.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Donald Trump Jr. arrived at a campaign rally in Swanton, Ohio, stepping off Air Force Two before opening for Vice President JD Vance in a final push for Republican candidates.
- Nov 2, 2026At the rally he said Democrats "want to make Ohio a state"; the crowd fell silent, and Ohio was admitted to the Union in 1803.
- Nov 2, 2026He then pivoted to saying Democrats "want to make D.C. a state, have a permanent one-party rule," and attacked the Somali immigrant community over alleged ballot harvesting and support for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton.