Husted campaign fires staffer over SS photo on Facebook
By The BriefBrief
A campaign staffer for Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, Stephen Woytek, was fired after reports that he used a Facebook profile photo showing German SS soldiers. The report also said he posted a song playlist celebrating Rhodesia, which is often revered by white supremacists.
WHO:Jon Husted campaign spokesperson
WHAT:Fired Stephen Woytek over social media content including a Facebook photo of German SS soldiers and a Rhodesia-themed playlist
WHEN:Sep 13, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The campaign said his social media activity showed a lack of judgment and disregard for its impact on others, prompting Husted to part ways with him immediately after learning of the posts.
