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Trump Jr. Gaffe on Ohio State Status
Donald Trump Jr. mistakenly claimed Democrats want to make Ohio a state during a campaign event.
In brief
Donald Trump Jr. mistakenly claimed Democrats want to make Ohio a state during a campaign event. Donald Trump Jr. said Democrats want to make Ohio a state, but Ohio has been a state since 1803. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Trump Jr. Campaign Gaffe
Donald Trump Jr. claimed Democrats want to make Ohio a state during a campaign event on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections.
“They want to make ohio a state”
Ohio State Status Clarification
Ohio has been a state since 1803, contradicting Trump Jr.'s statement about Democrats making it a state.
Public Reaction
Critics mocked Trump Jr.'s confusion, with social media users highlighting Ohio's state status since 1803.
The big picture
Donald Trump Jr. said Democrats want to make Ohio a state, but Ohio has been a state since 1803.
