The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in

The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in

Trump the Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in. The New York Times said, “There were empty seats” when, in fact, there were none, and thousands of people had to be turned away. The New York Times, and.

Richard Miniter
First Published: October 5, 2026, 2:04 PM ET

— The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in. The New York Times said, “There were empty seats” when, in fact, there were none, and thousands of people had to be turned away.

Donald J. Trump criticized media reports of empty seats at his October 3, 2026, campaign rally at a 5,000-capacity high school gymnasium in Vandalia, Ohio. While Trump claimed the venue was packed, multiple news outlets reported visible empty sections. The dispute comes as Trump campaigns to boost Republican turnout ahead of critical battleground midterm elections.

The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in. The New York Times said, “There were empty seats” when, in fact, there were none, and thousands of people had to be turned away. The New York Times, and many other Artificial Media Outlets, should be arrested for their dishonesty and disservice to our Country. When Bernie Sanders has 500 to 1,000 people, they make it sound like it’s the biggest event that ever took place. When Trump has 50,000 people, they make it sound like nobody showed up! Trump

Supporters gather at a campaign rally at a high school gymnasium in Vandalia, Ohio, on 10/03/2026. The image was shared by Donald J.
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Supporters gather at a campaign rally at a high school gymnasium in Vandalia, Ohio, on 10/03/2026. The image was shared by Donald J.

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A Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump depicts text and graphics related to a campaign rally at WASHINGTON D.C.
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A Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump depicts text and graphics related to a campaign rally at WASHINGTON D.C.

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President Trump is the author of Trump: The Art of the Deal, Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life, and Think Big: Make It Happen in Business and Life. Analyst and Trump supporter Rod Martin points to The Art of the Deal, Trump's 1987 book, as an explanation of his deal-making philosophy: making big announcements, pivoting often in public statements and, Martin says, ultimately getting what he wanted all along. Critics contend that Trump's books were published decades ago or were aimed at making money, not shedding light. "Generally," Martin said, "critics don't read The Art of the Deal. If they did, they would understand."

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