Donald Trump Jr. faced mockery on Monday after a remark about Ohio during a campaign event in Swanton, Ohio. While campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Trump Jr. stated, "They want to make Ohio a state."
Ohio has been a state since 1803, a fact readily available and widely known. Trump Jr. did not appear to acknowledge the misstatement and continued his speech, which touched on themes of Democrats allegedly seeking to "save democracy by destroying democracy" and "pack the Supreme Court."
The comment quickly went viral on social media, with critics on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the gaffe. Users pointed out that Ohio has been a state for over two centuries, with some jokingly referencing the idea of living in the "Ohio territory."
The incident was documented in a video shared online, further amplifying the attention it received. This gaffe occurred as Trump Jr. campaigned for Republican candidates in the state.