OHIO — Lawmakers in Ohio are reacting to President Donald Trump’s address to the joint Congress session Tuesday night.
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During his speech, Trump laid out his plans for the months ahead and touched on several topics including immigration and the economy.
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Several lawmakers in Ohio posted their thoughts on the address to social media.
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04) posted on social media saying Trump delivered an “incredible speech.”
Incredible speech by President Trump!
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) March 5, 2025
Confident.
Empowering.
Leadership.
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08) said he couldn’t wait to hear Trump’s “long list of promises.”
I can feel it in the air tonight! Can’t wait to hear President Trump’s long list of promises made and kept along with his plan to keep making America great again! pic.twitter.com/3dU5ZpgRhR
— Warren Davidson 🇺🇸 (@WarrenDavidson) March 5, 2025
Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) spoke out against Trump’s speech before it happened.
Trump is about to speak, and will undoubtedly say that everything is amazing and he’s gotten so much done. The problem?
— Congressman Greg Landsman (@RepGregLandsman) March 5, 2025
It’s been pure chaos and costs are going up, not down.
Five facts about where things stand.🧵👇🏻
U.S. Mike Carey (OH-15) said the president “laid out his plan to get America back on track.”
Tonight, President Trump laid out his plan to get America back on track by:
— Congressman Mike Carey (@RepMikeCarey) March 5, 2025
✅ Extending Tax Cuts.
✅ Restoring American energy dominance.
✅ Making our communities safer. pic.twitter.com/6Tj2rYABOv
Rep Bob Latta (OH-5) also praised the speech.
After four years of the Biden administration failing to address record inflation, soaring energy costs, and an influx of illicit drugs and illegal immigrants over our southern border, it was refreshing to hear President Trump speak about the actions he has already taken to…
— Rep. Bob Latta (@boblatta) March 5, 2025
Senator Jon Husted said the president detailed “what he’s doing to make our country secure, strong, and prosperous.”
Tonight, the president outlined what he’s doing to make our country secure, strong, and prosperous.
— Senator Jon Husted (@SenJonHusted) March 5, 2025
Ohio is at the heart of that agenda because you can’t do Made in America without Made in Ohio. pic.twitter.com/FTTftwI9H8
Senator Bernie Moreno called it “an inspiring, emotional address.”
An inspiring, emotional address from @realDonaldTrump!! But crazed partisan Dems refused to applaud even a brave young man like DJ. Appalling! https://t.co/EKBkmTtweW
— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) March 5, 2025
The Ohio Democratic Party said before the speech that the Trump Administration “works for billionaires and special interests, while Ohioans have been left behind.”
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