Don Jr. says Democrats want to make Ohio a state, sparks mockery online
Donald Trump Jr.'s claim about Democratic court-packing plans draws ridicule for apparent confusion about Ohio's existing statehood.
What to know
- Don Jr. claimed at an Ohio event that Democrats want to 'make Ohio a state,' seemingly confusing or misstating established facts about existing statehood.
- Online commenters overwhelmingly mocked the claim, noting Ohio has been a state since 1803 and questioning the basic civics knowledge behind the statement.
- Much of the social media response centered on references to drug use rather than substantive political engagement with the court-packing claim.
The dispute None detected—the commenters are largely unified in mockery rather than divided on substantive positions. · positions read across 238 posts and comments
Don Jr. demonstrated ignorance or drug impairment by not knowing Ohio is already a state.
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“He must have been absent from school the day they taught that Ohio was as a state. Can't blame him for being stupid. It's in the genes.”
anigo.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Don Jr. is out of touch with reality and unfit for public influence due to privileged upbringing.
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“People who have never had to clean their rooms, make their beds help with anything, volunteer for anything, drive anywhere, worry about food, clothing, shelter or employment should just stfu.”
2-wheeled-thug.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The court-packing terminology itself is imprecise and misrepresents the Democratic proposal.
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“the court is already *packed* what the democrats want to do is *expand* the court to 13 seats in order to provide relief from the *packed* court words have definitions and they matter”
godhatesyeast.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Donald Trump Jr. Political figure, Trump family member
How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage postscomments
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Social media erupts with mockery over Ohio statehood claim
Comments on Bluesky focused heavily on pointing out Ohio is already a state and making references to drug use, with commenters questioning how someone could be confused about basic civics.
“He must have been absent from school the day they taught that Ohio was as a state. Can't blame him for being stupid. It's in the genes.”
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Cocaine is a hell of a drug. Con Junior in Ohio: "They want to pack the Supreme Court. They want to make Ohio a state.” Courtesy of @atrupar.com
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Unemployed, coked-up, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
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Hear that Ohio? DonJr says they're gonna make you a state...😱😂 Like father, like son.
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background
Don Jr. claims Democrats want to make Ohio a state — Donald Trump Jr. made statements at an Ohio event claiming "They want to pack the Supreme Court. They want to make Ohio a state," according to a video shared on Bluesky by @atrupar.com.
What people are saying 20 voices from 1 site · best of 238 · verbatim
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Looks or intelligence DO NOT RUN IN THAT FAMILY
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No statehood for Ohio until they are to take back Jim Jordan.
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"Border Patrol has got some good shit" -Junior
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Do you want to do some blow, man? C'mon, let's snort cocaine... 😂
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Pack the Supreme Court, He supplies the Supreme Court
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People who have never had to clean their rooms, make their beds help with anything, volunteer for anything, drive anywhere, worry about food, clothing, shelter or employment should just stfu. Their version of reality is perverse and out of touch with the real world.
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The whole damn family is feeling the pressure. Good.
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The world needs to know how coked up this asshole is most of the time….he’s a loser like dad, in a family of losers!
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Yep -- DRUGGIE Dufus Jr., *Cocaine is a hell of a drug.*... You should know, buddy 🥴‼️
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Waiting for Republicans to mandate bigger toilet seats.
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Jr: “I’m a bit of a political expert myself.“
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What can one say when genetic stupidity is so easily proven?
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I’m sure PA, West Virginia, and Michigan will fight tooth and nail against any effort to acknowledge Ohio as a state. 😈
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Hmmm. Yes! Let's welcome Ohio into the Union. It's about time!!!😵💫
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I bet his Ohio audience got pretty upset about the Dem’s nefarious scheme to make Ohio a state.
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His brain is running on 100% sawdust and premium stimulants.
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If I lived in Ohio and heard this I’d be like Oh , we’re Canadian? Cool
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Oh, man!!…Is there a big push to make Ohio a state? Big if true.
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Wanna make Ohio a state? WTAF did he rail on RFK Jr's toilet seat.
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