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Husted campaign staffer fired over SS soldiers Facebook photo
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Stephen Woytek, a campaign staffer for Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, was fired after reports that his Facebook profile photo showed German SS soldiers. The report also said he posted a song playlist celebrating Rhodesia, and Husted’s spokesperson cited a lack of judgment and immediate separation from the campaign.
WHO: Stephen Woytek; Jon Husted campaign spokesperson
WHAT: A Husted campaign staffer was fired over social media posts, including a Facebook photo of German SS soldiers and a Rhodesia-themed song playlist.
WHEN: Sep 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The staffer’s social media activity, including the SS soldiers profile photo and related posts, showed a lack of judgment and disregard for impact on others, prompting the campaign to part ways immediately.
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