Former President Trump was surrounded by several Republican allies during a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday, pleading with voters to support Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno.
In his remarks, President Trump lambasted President Biden’s border policies, calling him a “great threat to our democracy” and “the worst president in American history.” The 45th president also called on voters to support Moreno, an Ohio businessman who is running in a bid to help Republicans pick up key seats and potentially flip the Senate majority.
Moreno responded during his speech, urging voters to support Trump and sending a special message to Republicans who “don’t like” the former president.
“I’m tired of Republicans saying, ‘I support President Trump’s policies, but I don’t like President Trump,'” Moreno said, drawing a certain response from the audience. “This man is a good man. This man is a great American. This man wakes up every day and fights for us, for this country. He loves this country like he’s never loved before.”
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Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump (right) greets Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno during a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Moreno will face Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan in Tuesday’s Republican primary.
The winner will face third-term Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is seen as a particularly vulnerable Democratic candidate, in November.
Trump’s choice for the Ohio senator has received multiple endorsements ahead of a crucial primary election.
Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday. (Kamil Krzazinski/AFP via Getty Images)
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) endorsed Moreno in a statement last month.
“I’m excited to support Bernie Moreno as the next U.S. senator from Ohio. Bernie will put America first and help reverse the damage done by Joe Biden and the policies of the radical left. He is a strong conservative who will help.”
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“Bernie is the type of senator we need to get this country back on track for America’s working families. Bernie will be a fierce advocate for the forgotten men and women of this country. I look forward to working with him in the U.S. Senate.” ”
He has the support of fellow Ohioans, Sen. J.D. Vance and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who both spoke at Saturday’s rally.
“What we had under President Trump was someone who did what he said he was going to do,” Jordan said. “He was great. He said he would cut taxes and he did it. He said he would cut regulations and he did it. He said he would take conservatives to court and he did it.”
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Moreno also joined forces with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake, former Congressman Lee Zeldin (R), former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R), and Max. It also received support from Congressman Miller (Republican). Sens. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Missouri, Eric Schmidt, R-Missouri, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rand Paul, R-Texas; (Kentucky, Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Utah) Florida).
Ohio Republican candidate Bernie Moreno listens to a speech by Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Moreno is a former luxury car dealership tycoon who bought an ailing Mercedes-Benz dealership in Cleveland in 2005, according to his website. He portrays himself as a “political outsider” and a knocker.
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With a background reminiscent of Trump’s, he quickly emerged as a possible candidate for President Trump’s world.
Fox News Digital’s Julia Johnson contributed to this report.
