Key Facts

• The rally took place at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, with some empty seats visible.
• President Trump was introduced by former NFL coach Jon Gruden and joined by Ohio Senator Jon Husted, gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and others.
• Trump repeated criticisms of Representative Ilhan Omar and her Somali immigrant community, while distancing himself from the federal search of her home that happened earlier that day.
• Supporters chanted “deport” during discussions about immigration and Somali immigrants.
• Protesters interrupted the rally but were met with negative reactions from the crowd.
• Ohio is seen as a key battleground state in the upcoming midterm elections, with tight races for Senate and governor.
• Trump urged voters not to let Ohio be “plundered” like Minnesota, referencing his ongoing political attacks connected to Minnesota’s Somali community.
• Officials from Omar’s office condemned the raid on her home as an abuse of power and said she has done nothing wrong.