JD Vance did nothing as Trump cuts cost his Ohio home town millions. Will it reshape the city council?

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A Local Council Election Could Test Trump's Influence Over Ohio Communities. As a local issue gains national attention, the upcoming Middletown city council election will gauge voters' sentiment on issues exacerbated by Trump policies.

The Ohio town of Middletown has seen firsthand how White House decisions impact working-class Americans. The town's schools had been awarded $5.6m in federal funding under the Biden administration but lost it after a controversy involving Vice-President JD Vance and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Despite being Middletown's most famous son, Vance declined to support his hometown's students and received little backlash.

However, local residents are now taking action against what they believe is damaging their community. In response to the grant dispute, progressives Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas have announced their candidacy for two seats on the non-partisan city council in next month's election.

Robertson and Silas aim to counteract the negative impact of Trump policies that disproportionately affect Middletown residents who are struggling financially. They claim Vance's administration is hurting poor, working people, despite his promises to govern for them. The pair plan to use their positions on the city council to address local concerns.

In a first, a nationwide midterm election may test voters' views on issues created by Trump policies. Middletown has seen significant changes in recent months due to White House decisions targeting working-class Americans. As the November elections draw closer, the town's residents are increasingly concerned about their economic prospects and future opportunities.
 
Lol what a joke! A midterm election in Ohio is gonna test Trump's influence? Like he doesn't already have a stranglehold on that state 🤣🗳️ The fact that they're even running candidates who wanna flip the script on his policies is awesome, though! It's about time someone stood up to the Trump machine and told those struggling communities "enough is enough" 🙌💪
 
Man... it's crazy how fast time flies, right? Remember when Trump was first elected and everyone thought he was gonna shake things up for the little guys? Now we're seeing the effects of his policies in small towns like Middletown and it's just... sad. I mean, those students who lost their federal funding because of some controversy with JD Vance... it's just not right.

But hey, at least there are some good people stepping up to try and make a difference. Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas seem like they're trying to fight for what's fair. It's too bad we didn't see more of this kind of activism back when Obama was in office... or even during Clinton's first term, I guess. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this election plays out and if it really makes a difference for the people in Middletown 🤔
 
I'm loving this - it's gonna be a wild ride in Ohio 🤯. Trump's influence is like a dark cloud hanging over Middletown, and these two candidates are trying to shine a light on what's really affecting the community 🌟. I mean, who does JD Vance think he is? Trying to pull funding for his hometown just 'cause it didn't align with his agenda? That's some serious politics of convenience 🙄.

These local issues might not be top of mind nationwide, but they're having a huge impact on people's lives 💸. It's all about who gets represented in those city council seats - are the voices of working-class Americans being heard, or is it just more of the same old politics as usual? 🤔 I'm keeping an eye on this election - gotta see if these candidates can bring about some real change 🔥.
 
man... this thing with middletown is like a microcosm of what's going on in the country, you know? 🤯 it's like, trump's influence isn't just limited to washington, it's having a direct impact on people's lives, especially the ones who are already struggling. and now these two folks, robertson and silas, they're trying to make a difference by taking action against it, but is it enough? 🤔

it's like, we talk about change, we want to see change, but it's hard when you're up close with the impact of those changes. Middletown's got its own story, its own struggles, and now they're trying to use that to push back against the policies that are hurting them. but what if that's not enough? 🤷‍♂️ what if it's just a drop in the ocean?

it's also interesting to see how the national attention around this election can amplify or mute local voices. like, will we get to see some real change, or is this just another example of politics as usual? 💭
 
I'm low-key freaking out thinking about this Middletown election 🤯! It's crazy how one dude's policies can have such a big impact on entire communities 💸. I mean, $5.6m in federal funding just vanished for those schools because of a controversy involving Trump's BFF JD Vance 🤦‍♂️. Meanwhile, local residents are like "yo, we need change" 🔄. Progressives Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas are stepping up to fight for what's right 👊, and I'm here for it 💪. This election is gonna be lit 🔥, especially with Trump's influence at play 🤯. We'll see if voters can make their voices heard and bring about positive change in Middletown 🗣️ #TrumpImpact #MiddletownElection #ChangeIsComing
 
I THINK IT'S AMAZING THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE STANDING UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS AND FIGHTING BACK AGAINST THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF TRUMP POLICIES ON THEIR COMMUNITY! SCOTTY ROBERTSON AND LARRI SILAS SEEM LIKE TOTAL ROCKSTARS FOR STEPPING UP TO address the issues that affect working-class americans like me, and I HOPE THEY WIN BIG IN THAT ELECTION!!! 🙌💪
 
I think this is gonna be a super interesting election 🤔! The fact that a local issue is gaining national attention says it all - Trump policies are really hitting home in places like Middletown, where working-class Americans are feeling the squeeze 💸. It's not surprising that locals are taking matters into their own hands and running for office themselves 🌟. I'm rooting for Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas - they're speaking truth to power and fighting for the people who need it most 💪. This election could be a game-changer in terms of how we see Trump's influence on local communities playing out across the country...
 
idk how this is gonna play out but i think its interesting that the local folks are taking matters into their own hands 🤔. seems like they're trying to hold their city council accountable for making decisions that affect them directly, which is kinda refreshing? anyway, it's not all sunshine and rainbows - what about the other side of the aisle tho? r they gonna put up a fight against these new progressive faces on the council?
 
😒 I feel for those Middletown folks, they're really taking a hit from Trump policies 🤕. It's crazy that a local issue is getting so much national attention 📰. I hope Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas can make a difference in their community 💪. The fact that JD Vance declined to support his hometown's students despite being the VP 🤷‍♂️ just shows how out of touch some people are with regular Americans 👎.
 
I'm so done with these local council elections turning into national hotspots 🤯. I mean, can't we just have a straightforward election without Trump's name being dragged through it? It's like, I get that Middletown's residents are affected by his policies and all, but do they really need to use their city council seats as a platform for national politics? 🤔 The fact that progressives are coming out to counteract the negative impact of his policies is great and all, but it just feels like we're getting sucked back into the same old partisan circus 🎪. Can't we just have some local issues resolved without Trump's name being thrown around every five seconds? 🙄
 
I'm keeping an eye on this Ohio local election 🤔. It sounds like Trump policies have really hit home for Middletown residents, who are struggling financially and see no benefits from his decisions. The fact that a controversy over VP JD Vance's decision-making affected their schools' funding is just wild. What's crazy is how he promised to govern for working people but it seems those promises didn't reach the frontline communities.

These two candidates, Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas, are taking matters into their own hands by running for the city council to address local concerns. It'll be interesting to see if their views resonate with voters or if they can make a difference in this tight election 🗳️. One thing's for sure, it's gonna be a wild ride watching how Americans vote on these issues that affect them directly 💯.
 
I'm so tired of forums that only care about US politics 🙄. Can't we talk about something else for once? Anyway, this Middletown city council election thing seems like a big deal because of Trump policies affecting the town... I guess it's good to see locals taking action against what they think is wrong. It's not ideal that there's no support from JD Vance despite being from the area 🤔.

But you know what's even more frustrating? The fact that some people still don't see how their politicians' actions affect them personally 😒. I mean, it's easy to just sit back and hope someone else fixes things when we're not directly impacted. Not my cup of tea 👎. Can we discuss the nuances of this topic further or is it all about Trump vs [insert other politician here] 💁‍♀️?
 
🤔 so this is crazy, like a local election in Ohio could be like really big deal? I mean, it's not like Trump or anything but his policies are definitely hurting some ppl in Middletown. Like they lost out on 5.6m bucks for their schools and now there are these two progressives running who wanna make things right 🚨. It's all about the working class Americans struggling to make ends meet, you feel? The thing is, it's not just about Trump but also how his admin reacted to stuff like that. It's like, if JD Vance can't even support his own hometown's students, what does that say about him? 🤷‍♂️ Anyway, this election could be like a test for voters on issues created by Trump policies and I'm kinda curious to see how it all goes down 📊
 
I'm not sure I get the hype around this local election 🤔. It sounds like a big deal because some people in Middletown are mad at VP Vance for messing up their school funding deal... like, what's new? Politicians mess things up all the time. Can't we just focus on finding solutions instead of finger-pointing? These two candidates seem like they're trying to capitalize on Trump's mistakes, but how much actual difference do they think they can make in a small town council election? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm thinking this whole thing is kinda crazy... I mean, a local election in Ohio turning into a national test of Trump's influence over communities? It's like, what happened to just having an honest conversation about your issues instead of making it some huge spectacle? These candidates, Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas, they're trying to address the problems caused by Trump policies, but at the same time, you gotta wonder if they'll be able to break through all the noise from his camp 🤔. It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out, especially with some of these federal funding issues coming into play...
 
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