President Donald Trump visited the Cincinnati region to highlight economic policies and signal support for internet personality Jake Paul entering politics, while touring businesses tied to domestic manufacturing.
Trump praised reshoring efforts and suggested Paul – who was in attendance – could have a political future, saying he could see the internet celebrity-turned-boxer run for office “in the not too distant future.”
He added: “You have my complete and total endorsement,”
Trump also first issued his approval of Thermo Fisher Scientific in Reading, where executives outlined how pharmaceutical manufacturing has expanded locally.
Leaders credited reshoring policies for helping accelerate growth, while bringing production closer to American supply chains as executives told Trump the company has nearly doubled manufacturing at its Cincinnati facility while working with customers including pharmaceutical giant Merck.
They said new demand reflects a broader industry shift toward domestic production, a boost for the Republicans and their tariff foreign policy.
“(Companies like Merck) are up here faster,” Trump said. “And at some time in the future they’ll probably be doing a little of what (Thermo Fisher is) doing, maybe a lot.
“But in the meantime, they can get here a lot faster by using this great company.”
Research from the National Library of Medicine shows the U.S. medical supply chain saw “rapid globalization” for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic later exposed weaknesses in that system, especially when generic drug supplies faced disruptions.
In response, Trump’s administration issued a May 2025 executive order designed to streamline permits and inspections for pharmaceutical facilities. The move aimed to accelerate domestic production and reduce dependence on overseas manufacturing.
Trump also said he “threatened (countries) with tariffs” to push lower prescription prices while promoting his TrumpRx website. The direct-to-consumer platform aims to match international pricing and reduce costs for Americans.
The president claimed the effort has already delivered dramatic price reductions. Trump said his policies and private initiatives have lowered drug prices “in many cases” by as much as 80%, though economists still debate the long-term effects.
Later, Trump traveled to Verst Logistics in Hebron, where he continued discussing domestic production and investment. The company recently expanded operations, and Trump argued tax and spending policies helped drive that growth.
Trump claims he will end Iran War “soon” as tensions escalate
Shifting to foreign policy, Trump addressed the growing conflict with Iran. He repeated that the war would end “soon,” saying the timeline depends on strategic decisions, while warning that the United States would maintain pressure.
Regional tensions have intensified as suspected Iranian drones struck ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks disrupted shipping traffic, while raising fears about global energy markets and broader escalation.
Iran also warned it was ready for a “long-term war of attrition that will destroy the entire American economy,” while threatening to target U.S.-linked banks across the Middle East if the conflict continues.
The Pentagon reported roughly 140 U.S. service members were wounded in the war’s first ten days. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States and Israel were “winning” and rapidly meeting key military objectives.
Drone strikes also reached Dubai’s airport, wounding four people, officials said, while authorities reported that the aviation hub continued operating. The United Arab Emirates added that air defenses intercepted additional drones and missiles.
An Indian sailor was killed when the U.S.-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was struck near Iraq’s port of Basra.
The vessel, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was operating near the busy oil corridor when the attack occurred. India’s embassy in Baghdad said the remaining fifteen Indian crew members were evacuated safely after the strike.
Another incident involved the Thai-registered bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, which was struck by two projectiles while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after departing a port in the United Arab Emirates earlier that day.
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