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Trump rallies in Youngstown for Husted and Ramaswamy

Husted and Ramaswamy both face competitive races against Democratic opponents, and the president campaigned in Youngstown for them; the candidates, at least, confirm they were there.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:41 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 10:41 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The New York Times's, the jokes are ours.

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First reported by The New York Times: “Trump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:41 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Ohio, Republicans, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Republicans keep pushing back on Trump's Russian diesel deal (October 12).

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The New York TimesTrump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe candidates were the reason for the rally. Did anyone tell you why the president is playing defense in Ohio?
Cornelius Abernathy-RuizSomebody walked past my car. Hold on. Okay. Defense, as in football. That's all I can say. That's the leak.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBut you didn't answer the question. Were you at the rally?
Cornelius Abernathy-RuizI was near it. Spiritually.
Cornelius Abernathy-RuizA valet named Gary told me a man in a suit said the word Ohio, and I wrote it on my hand.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGary.
Cornelius Abernathy-RuizDon't say his name! Nobody's allowed to say Gary! I have given you everything. Level three, row F, that's all I have.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you for your courage. That was a lot of nothing, and you delivered it bravely.
Cornelius Abernathy-RuizDoes the network validate parking for sources?

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