The already intense Republican Senate primary in Ohio has taken a dramatic turn with the entrance of former President Donald Trump into the fray. Trump's Saturday-afternoon rally in support of Bernie Moreno, whom he endorsed three months ago, has injected fresh vigor into a contest already characterized by mudslinging and fierce competition.
Trump's appearance at Dayton International Airport was marked by fervent attacks on state Sen. Matt Dolan, a contender who has been gaining ground against Moreno, despite the latter's endorsement by Trump. Dolan's recent surge, buoyed by endorsements from Governor Mike DeWine and former Sen. Rob Portman, has underscored the deep divide within the Republican Party: MAGA loyalists versus Ohio's traditional conservative establishment, which is viewed as more moderate compared to Trump's brand of politics.
