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Donald Trump Jr. mistakenly says Democrats would 'make Ohio a state'
Lexington Herald Leader • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump Jr. mistakenly claimed that Democrats want to make Ohio a state during a rally, later correcting himself to say they want to make Washington, D.C. a state.
- Washington, D.C. is a federal district, not a state, and lacks voting representation in Congress, although it has a delegate in the House of Representatives.
- The push for D.C. statehood is controversial, with Republicans arguing Democrats seek it to gain additional congressional seats.
- Unlike his father, Donald Trump Jr. did not comment on Senator Jon Husted's physique during the rally, a topic President Trump has frequently mentioned.
