Trending Now - Trump Visits Ohio and Kentucky to Address Economic Concerns
WHO:
President Donald Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Rep. Thomas Massie
Ed Gallrein, farmer, businessman, and retired Navy SEAL
WHAT:
Trump plans to visit Ohio and Kentucky on March 11th, 2026.
Trump will tour Thermo Fisher Scientific, a pharmaceutical company, in Cincinnati.
Trump will visit a logistics packing facility in Hebron, Kentucky.
Trump is backing a primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, against Massie in the Republican primary on May 19th, 2026.
Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February 2026, with revisions trimming another 69,000 jobs from December 2025 and January 2026.
Trump stated, “They’re the one that caused the problem. But we’re really bringing down prices big.”
WHERE:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hebron, Kentucky
District of Rep. Thomas Massie
WHEN:
March 11th, 2026 (date of Trump's visit)
May 19th, 2026 (date of the Republican primary)
February 2026 (month of job cuts)
WHY:
Trump aims to argue that his policies can steady the economy amid concerns about the war on Iran.
The visit is part of Trump's strategy to address voters' concerns about the economy and to challenge a Republican rival.
HOW:
Trump is touring businesses to promote efforts to lower prescription drug prices and make living costs more affordable.
Trump is using this trip to demonstrate his commitment to addressing economic issues and to punish party members who oppose him.
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 13:25 UTC)
Today, President Trump is visiting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Hebron, Kentucky, where he will tour Thermo Fisher Scientific and a logistics packing facility. During this trip, Trump is backing primary challenger Ed Gallrein against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, as he aims to address economic concerns and promote his policies on lowering prescription drug prices. This visit comes on the heels of significant job cuts, with 92,000 jobs lost in February alone, as Trump seeks to reassure voters amid ongoing worries about the economy and the war on Iran.