Jon Gruden stumps for Ohio Republicans at Trump rally near Dayton
President Donald Trump attended a rally in Vandalia,Ohio,alongside former NFL coach Jon Gruden to support gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and incumbent Senator Jon Husted. Gruden expressed pride in Ohio, highlighting Husted’s football background and work ethic. Trump referenced Ohio State’s recent football victory and emphasized achievements in manufacturing and investments made during his governance since January 2025. The event also included promotional content from the Washington Examiner encouraging subscriptions for full access to news and analysis, with options for digital and print membership.
President Donald Trump campaigned in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday night alongside former NFL coach and TV personality Jon Gruden to drum up support for gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH).
“I’m from Ohio,” Gruden said. “My Mom and Dad are from Cleveland, I was born in Sandusky, and I went to the University of Dayton, and I’m damn proud of it, man,” Gruden said at the beginning of the event. He told the crowd about Husted’s past as a “great” football player at the University of Dayton, highlighting his “work ethic, commitment, and day-to-day mental toughness.” Trump also tied the rally to football at the beginning of his speech, referencing Ohio State’s Saturday afternoon victory over Iowa. The rally focused mostly on manufacturing and investment opportunities the Trump administration has secured since Trump took office in January 2025.
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