President Donald Trump campaigned in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, urging voters to support Republican candidates in the November midterms by citing major industrial investments in the state. He framed the upcoming election as a continuation of the economic gains he attributes to his return to the White House. The rally supported Senate candidate Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. With his own name absent from the ballot, Trump instructed the crowd to "pretend that I'm running," arguing that his presence guarantees victory. He told supporters, "When I run, we win." Trump has carried Ohio in all three of his presidential campaigns. He used the event to make an economic case for the Republican ticket, declaring the state "booming" due to his trade and tariff policies. He specifically highlighted a $400 million investment by Stellantis in Toledo and an $850 million aerospace investment by Electra near Springfield. The president also discussed Bayer's plans for a $2.2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Columbus. The company states the project will support approximately 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs. Trump credited these investments to his tariff agenda, arguing that the United States is leveling the playing field against countries that previously used tariffs against American products. He claimed these policies give companies a powerful incentive to build domestically. Trump pledged his support for Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation intended to shield consumers from additional electricity costs associated with data centers. Husted introduced the bill on the Senate floor days before the rally, where it failed to advance. Trump stated he would sign the act into law immediately if Congress sends it to his desk. He defended the presence of data centers, noting they generate significant revenue for Ohio and warning that turning them off would cause them to relocate to China. The president broadened his remarks to include stock market records, manufacturing growth, and employment figures. He contrasted his administration's economic record with that of former President Joe Biden. Trump praised Republican-backed tax provisions, including no tax on tips and overtime. He reiterated his proposal for $5,000 payments to adult Americans if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate. The rally also addressed immigration, with Trump dedicating a recitation of the poem "The Snake" to Springfield, Ohio. He referenced the city's status as a national flashpoint during the 2024 campaign over an influx of Haitian nationals. Trump described the situation as one where residents "went through hell" and linked it to his administration's immigration crackdown. He briefly mentioned Venezuela, claiming the United States recouped the costs of its military operation against former dictator Nicolas Maduro through the country's oil resources. Trump stated, "We paid for the cost of the war many, many times over." With 31 days until the election, he urged Ohioans to vote for Husted, Ramaswamy, and Republican congressional candidates. He pitched Ohio as a potential home for the U.S. National Space Academy, citing the state's aviation history and the Wright brothers. Trump said Ohio would be "very, very strongly considered" for the academy if Republicans win the midterms.