President Donald Trump announced on September 1 via social media platform X that he is endorsing Keith Faber, the Ohio Auditor of State, to become the next Attorney General of Ohio. Trump described Faber as an "America First Patriot" and noted that he won Ohio by large margins in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
"As the Highly Respected Ohio Auditor of State, and former President of the Ohio Senate, Keith has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his fantastic State and Nation," Trump wrote. He added that as Attorney General, Faber would work to "Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Champion our Law Enforcement and First Responders, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Uphold our Constitution, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment."
Trump concluded: "Keith Faber has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Attorney General of Ohio — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"

