{
  "id": 14101640,
  "title": "Trump Touts 'Big' Ohio Rally Crowd Size: What Videos, Pictures Show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-touts-big-ohio-rally-crowd-size-what-videos-pictures-show",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:56:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/trump-touts-big-ohio-rally-crowd-size-what-videos-pictures-show-12558968"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump held a second rally in Ohio within a span of two weeks, seeking support for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. The crowd at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was described as energetic and lively, with people lining up hours before the event started. While some seats remained empty, the total attendance remains undisclosed. Trump had expressed earlier in the day that a \"big crowd\" was anticipated, stating, \"Tremendous Response to Radical Left Socialists, Communists, and Lunatics trying to take over our Country. See you later, Ohio!\" He was joined by Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted, gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul, who delivered remarks alongside him. Former NFL coach Jon Gruden introduced Trump, who spoke for around 80 minutes. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno also addressed the audience before Trump took the stage. Embattled Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller was present and received a shoutout from Trump. Videos and photos captured the crowd gathering inside the venue, with attendees reacting positively to Trump's speeches, frequently cheering and chanting during discussions about immigration. Protesters occasionally interrupted the president, causing jeers from the audience. Trump repeatedly criticized Minnesota and its Somali community during the rally, attacking Representative Ilhan Omar and describing Somalia as one of the worst countries on the planet. He accused Somali immigrants of committing fraud, which led to supporters chanting \"deport.\" Trump also addressed fraud allegations in Minnesota, warning Ohio voters that Republicans must prevent their state from being \"plundered, ransacked, and destroyed like Minnesota.\"",
  "summary": "Trump touted a \"big\" crowd in Ohio as he made his second stop in the state in 10 days.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump held a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, two weeks after another Ohio event.",
    "Crowd size undisclosed, but described as energetic and lively with people lining up early.",
    "Trump criticized Minnesota and Somali community, accusing immigrants of fraud."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Leveraging high-profile speakers and inflammatory rhetoric about immigration serves to solidify the base and energize Republican supporters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in Ohio.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}