President Donald Trump returned to Ohio on October 28, 2026, for a campaign rally at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Shoemaker Center. Trump is rallying support for Republican Senator Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as both parties make a final push before the November 3 midterm elections.
The visit marks Trump’s third trip to Ohio in a single month. He is campaigning in Republican-leaning states while facing headwinds from record fuel prices, rising living costs, and an unpopular war in Iran.
Trump Pledges Energy Growth and Ratepayer Protection in Ohio
During the Wednesday event in Chillicothe, which was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. EDT, Trump appeared alongside Senator Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy. He was also joined on stage by Senator Bernie Moreno. Trump highlighted regional growth, specifically praising super intelligence data centers in Ohio as essential drivers for future prosperity.
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Trump used the platform to announce the termination of a Biden-era methane rule, claiming the decision will save $45 billion and unlock energy production within the state. He also pledged to sign Husted’s Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require Big Tech companies to pay for their own costs.
The president further tied Husted’s potential reelection to future federal investments. Trump credited Husted with securing the Navy’s future Component Repair Center for Ohio and stated he would consider bringing the Space Academy to the state if the senator wins.
President Trump announces the termination of the Biden-era methane rule, claiming the move will save $45 billion and unlock Ohio energy production. Trump also pledges to sign Sen. Jon Husted’s Ratepayer Protection Act to require Big Tech companies to cover the cost of their own… pic.twitter.com/8XITAGsNRg
During the rally, President Trump also recognized UFC Hall of Famer Rich Franklin, praising his career and congratulating him on his Hall of Fame status.
Controversies Surrounding Ramaswamy and Husted
The Ohio gubernatorial race has been defined by a contentious advertisement released by Vivek Ramaswamy’s team. The ad features Donna Arthur, the mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, who calls her daughter a liar
and claims she has a serious problem
with honesty. Acton has stated she has not seen her mother since 1978, following a period where Arthur lost custody of her children after her husband was indicted for raping Acton at age 12.
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While Trump has backed the advertisement, Senator Husted and other Republicans have distanced themselves from the attack. Meanwhile, Trump has frequently commented on Husted’s physical appearance during events, a trend Husted has since leaned into as he fights a tight race against former Senator Sherrod Brown.
Trump Defends White House Renovations Amid Clash with Obama
The campaign in Ohio coincides with a broader national clash between Trump and former President Barack Obama. Obama has been rallying Democrats in Georgia.
Trump responded to criticisms during his Ohio visit, praising his own White House renovation after Obama claimed at a Cleveland rally that it looked
like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.
Donald Trump
Republicans Use Super PAC Funds for Key Ohio Races
White House deputy press secretary Taylor Rogers discussed the campaign strategy on ‘Fox & Friends First,’ stating that the rallies are driving momentum in key states and energizing the GOP base. Republicans are utilizing funds from the MAGA Inc. super PAC to sustain candidates as they seek to hold their ground.
President Trump credits Sen. John Husted with securing Ohio as the site of the Navy’s future Component Repair Center, adding that if Husted wins reelection, he will consider bringing the Space Academy to the state.Watch OAN on OAN Live for updates. pic.twitter.com/BQzpNI4Aby
Key contests include:
- Ohio Senate: Jon Husted (R), who is seeking to serve the remainder of Vance’s Senate term, vs. Sherrod Brown (D)
- Ohio Governor: Vivek Ramaswamy (R), a biotech executive, vs. Amy Acton (D), a former state public health director, in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R)
The race for control of Congress will be decided on November 3.
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