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Trump attacks Somali and Haitian immigrants at Ohio rally

The Ohio rally, held for Republican candidates, centered on remarks about immigrant communities that are now shaping the midterm run-up; the candidates, presumably, were also there.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:30 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Donald Trump — Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by AP News: “Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidates”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:30 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Somali, Donald Trump, Aaron Donald, WNBA, Ohio, Republican.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Trump used a rally in Ohio for Republican candidates to attack immigrants from Somalia and Haiti, and his rhetoric about those communities is shaping the run-up to the midterms.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTrump also weighed in on Sophie Cunningham's WNBA future, and fans found his reasons hilarious. I have read them twice and I remain unsure why.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd a Colorado Ford Lightning recall dragged on for eleven months, even though the fix took about an hour. That is the same speed my landlord fixes a faucet.