US former president Donald Trump addresses a rally in Delaware, Ohio

US former President Donald Trump paid a visit to Ohio on Saturday to promote his Senate and local congressman candidates in the upcoming primary election.

Trump took the stage at the Delaware County Fairgrounds shortly before 7 p.m., a venue he frequented during his 2016 election campaign. In June 2021, the former president visited Ohio for the last time.

The rally took place 10 days before Ohio’s primary on May 3rd, in the midst of a crowded and bitter GOP Senate campaign. Seven Republicans are fighting for the job of replacing retiring Senator Rob Portman.

After months of discussion about whether Trump would endorse in the Senate race, he just revealed his support for J.D. Vance.

Because of previous remarks Vance has made about Trump, including text messages that have resurfaced from a former roommate, the endorsement has been criticised.

Trump complimented a group of Republicans, including Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Auditor Keith Faber, for their efforts in Ohio. He praised LaRose in particular for his contributions to the state’s redistricting process.

He didn’t mention any of the candidates running for governor this year, but he did refer to former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Trump in the 2016 GOP primary, as “this terrible governor that you had.” Bob Paduchik, the chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, was also commended by Trump.