President Donald Trump is set to visit Greater Cincinnati Wednesday.The president is set to make two stops, one at a packaging facility in Hebron, Kentucky, and then at ThermoFisher in Reading, Ohio, to discuss efforts to lower prescription drug prices. When asked the reason for the visits, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Why not, they’re two great states with great Americans. The president will be joined by lawmakers from both states who he greatly admires and respects and supports. And he’ll be meeting with business owners in both of these places and talking about the economy, which is, of course, the utmost importance to him.”Both events will be covered by WLWT.It’s the president’s first public visit to the area in six years, he headlined a private fundraiser in Cincinnati in 2024. It will be the president’s first visit since taking office for a second term.Here’s what we know about his visit.Watch it liveWLWT will be streaming the rally on WLWT.com, the free WLWT mobile app and on WLWT’s YouTube channel. WebsiteApp (download here)YouTubeVisit to northern Kentucky President Donald Trump will make a stop at Verst Logistics Contract Packaging Facility in Hebron, Kentucky. The Republican Party of Kentucky promoted the event on social media, saying that Trump will “lay out the work he’s doing to make America affordable again.”According to the invite, the event is set to begin at 1 p.m., and is open to the public.Attendees are required to register beforehand. An invite has been made public online. Trump’s visit comes ahead of notable congressional raceThe visit to northern Kentucky also comes as the president wades into a big congressional race in Northern Kentucky, specifically aiming to oust Republican Thomas Massie in the May primary. Trump’s pick for the spot is Ed Gallrein. The president has been frustrated with Massie, who led the effort to get many of the Epstein files released and also spearheaded the failed attempt to rein in the president’s war powers in Iran.Right now, it’s unclear if the president will talk about the race during his stop in Hebron.Visit to Reading, OhioThe president also has plans to stop in Reading, Ohio.He’s expected to visit the Thermo-Fisher Scientific facility. It’s part of the president’s push to lower prescription drug prices across the country. A spokesperson said the president plans to make comments on his administration’s aggressive effort to “make America more affordable.”Thermo-Fisher announced last year it will invest an additional $2 billion over the next several years to “enhance and expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and strengthen its innovation efforts.”Trump touted that effort Tuesday in a press release, stating his economic policies have set off a “wave of private-sector investment.” Traffic ImpactsTrump’s visit to the area will cause impacts to traffic as he travels from one location to the next on Wednesday afternoon.The Village of Evendale shared an advisory with residents, saying impacts will be seen on Reading Road, Galbraith Road, Ronald Reagan Highway and both directions of the Interstate-75 corridor from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday.Early DismissalsSome schools in the area close to where Trump will be speaking on Wednesday have decided to dismiss school early, with potential traffic impacts coming.A spokesperson for the school district confirmed Reading Jr./Sr. High School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and Reading Elementary School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m.What is TrumpRx?Trump recently announced the launch of a new website, TrumpRx, that allows people to directly buy prescription drugs from manufacturers at a discounted rate, featuring more than 40 medications including weight loss and fertility drugs.The government-hosted website is not a platform to buy medications but serves as a facilitator, directing Americans to drug makers’ websites where they can make purchases.The website launch is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to show it’s tackling the challenges of high costs. Affordability has emerged as a political vulnerability for Trump and his Republican allies going into November’s midterm elections, as Americans remain concerned about the cost of housing, groceries, utilities and other staples of middle-class identity.
CINCINNATI —
President Donald Trump is set to visit Greater Cincinnati Wednesday.
The president is set to make two stops, one at a packaging facility in Hebron, Kentucky, and then at ThermoFisher in Reading, Ohio, to discuss efforts to lower prescription drug prices.
When asked the reason for the visits, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Why not, they’re two great states with great Americans. The president will be joined by lawmakers from both states who he greatly admires and respects and supports. And he’ll be meeting with business owners in both of these places and talking about the economy, which is, of course, the utmost importance to him.”
Both events will be covered by WLWT.
It’s the president’s first public visit to the area in six years, he headlined a private fundraiser in Cincinnati in 2024. It will be the president’s first visit since taking office for a second term.
Here’s what we know about his visit.
Watch it live
WLWT will be streaming the rally on WLWT.com, the free WLWT mobile app and on WLWT’s YouTube channel.
Visit to northern Kentucky
President Donald Trump will make a stop at Verst Logistics Contract Packaging Facility in Hebron, Kentucky.
The Republican Party of Kentucky promoted the event on social media, saying that Trump will “lay out the work he’s doing to make America affordable again.”
According to the invite, the event is set to begin at 1 p.m., and is open to the public.
Attendees are required to register beforehand. An invite has been made public online.
Trump’s visit comes ahead of notable congressional race
The visit to northern Kentucky also comes as the president wades into a big congressional race in Northern Kentucky, specifically aiming to oust Republican Thomas Massie in the May primary. Trump’s pick for the spot is Ed Gallrein. The president has been frustrated with Massie, who led the effort to get many of the Epstein files released and also spearheaded the failed attempt to rein in the president’s war powers in Iran.
Right now, it’s unclear if the president will talk about the race during his stop in Hebron.
Visit to Reading, Ohio
The president also has plans to stop in Reading, Ohio.
He’s expected to visit the Thermo-Fisher Scientific facility. It’s part of the president’s push to lower prescription drug prices across the country.
A spokesperson said the president plans to make comments on his administration’s aggressive effort to “make America more affordable.”
Thermo-Fisher announced last year it will invest an additional $2 billion over the next several years to “enhance and expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and strengthen its innovation efforts.”
Trump touted that effort Tuesday in a press release, stating his economic policies have set off a “wave of private-sector investment.”
Traffic Impacts
Trump’s visit to the area will cause impacts to traffic as he travels from one location to the next on Wednesday afternoon.
The Village of Evendale shared an advisory with residents, saying impacts will be seen on Reading Road, Galbraith Road, Ronald Reagan Highway and both directions of the Interstate-75 corridor from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Early Dismissals
Some schools in the area close to where Trump will be speaking on Wednesday have decided to dismiss school early, with potential traffic impacts coming.
A spokesperson for the school district confirmed Reading Jr./Sr. High School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and Reading Elementary School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m.
What is TrumpRx?
Trump recently announced the launch of a new website, TrumpRx, that allows people to directly buy prescription drugs from manufacturers at a discounted rate, featuring more than 40 medications including weight loss and fertility drugs.
The government-hosted website is not a platform to buy medications but serves as a facilitator, directing Americans to drug makers’ websites where they can make purchases.
The website launch is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to show it’s tackling the challenges of high costs. Affordability has emerged as a political vulnerability for Trump and his Republican allies going into November’s midterm elections, as Americans remain concerned about the cost of housing, groceries, utilities and other staples of middle-class identity.