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Husted campaign fires staffer over SS photo on Facebook
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: 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.
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