Trump Accuses Sherrod Brown of Seeking $750,000 for Drag-Queen Story Hour
Trump claimed at a Youngstown rally that Senator Sherrod Brown had asked for a $750,000 earmark to fund a drag-queen story hour program.
At a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, Donald Trump asserted that former Senator Sherrod Brown sought a $750,000 earmark to finance a drag-queen story hour run by Harmony Project Productions, Inc. The nonprofit describes its mission as fostering community connections through arts and education, and the requested funds were earmarked for renovating a performance and shared-office space for its programs. Trump highlighted the request alongside Brown’s voting record, citing opposition to the Keystone Pipeline, support for sanctuary cities, and alleged votes affecting Ohio farmers and shelter legislation.
He urged the audience to reject Brown and back Jon Husted for Senate. The claim references a prior drag-queen reading event the group held in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Brown’s request was for the fiscal year 2024.
Why it matters
The allegation ties a federal funding request to cultural controversy, influencing voter perceptions in a key Ohio election.
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