President Donald Trump highlighted the TrumpRX.gov digital portal and a major domestic manufacturing expansion on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, during visits to Ohio and Kentucky. The Midwest tour occurred amid market volatility and rising gas prices driven by ongoing U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran. Trump told crowds the U.S. has hit Iran “harder than virtually any country in history.”
Digital Health and Manufacturing Investments
Trump toured Thermo Fisher Scientific in Reading, Ohio, to promote the administration’s TrumpRX.gov platform aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. At the event, Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed a $2 billion investment over the next four years to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations.
This capital expands domestic technology and pharmaceutical production infrastructure. Trump also addressed ongoing trade strategies, noting his administration is utilizing executive orders to restore select levies for domestic protection after the Supreme Court struck down a broader global tariff initiative.
Logistics Rally and Massie Primary
At 4:45 p.m. local time, Trump arrived at a Verst Logistics facility in Hebron, Kentucky. The rally drew an estimated crowd of 1,000 supporters to the supply chain hub.
During the Hebron event, Trump openly campaigned against incumbent Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump officially endorsed Ed Gallrein, Massie’s primary challenger, signaling active intra-party competition in the upcoming Kentucky elections.