From Mother Jones · Arianna Coghill · · 1m 20s
Trump Rally in Ohio Highlights GOP Unpopularity
Trump's rally in Ohio shows GOP's struggle with data centers and economic issues.
In brief
Trump's rally in Ohio shows GOP's struggle with data centers and economic issues. Trump's rally in Ohio highlights GOP's unpopularity due to data center opposition and economic concerns. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Trump hosts Ohio rally
President Donald Trump hosted a campaign rally for Ohio senatorial and gubernatorial candidates John Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Vandalia, Ohio.
Rally venue reflects economic struggles
The rally venue in Vandalia, Ohio, was less than a week after a nearby factory laid off 1,400 workers.
Trump promotes AI data centers
Trump claimed Ohio's economy would be saved by AI data centers, despite rising gas prices and food costs.
Trump dismisses AI concerns
Trump called warnings about AI harming humans a hoax, stating only a strong and smart president could control AI.
“the "only control or \"guardrails\" that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!"”
Polls show data center opposition
Polls indicate voters oppose data centers, with former senator Sherrod Brown leading at 47 percent versus Husted's 44 percent.
Trump criticizes opponents
Trump mocked Husted's alleged inability to tie his shoes and praised Ramaswamy's athletic prowess.
“That guy can't tie his shoes.”
Rally aftermath and future plans
Ramaswamy and Husted posted minimal responses to Trump's rally, with Trump planning 32 stops before November 3rd.
The short version
Trump's rally in Ohio highlights GOP's unpopularity due to data center opposition and economic concerns.
