Trump just left the stage in Ohio. Here’s what you need to know:

Trump held this rally in Ohio because he's scared.

Trump just stepped off the stage at his first campaign rally of 2020 in Toledo, Ohio. Before he leaves the arena, I need you to know what this rally means for his reelection strategy, and what Democrats like you and me have to do about it: Trump is trying everything he can to rile up his base, deflect from his abuses of power, and distract the American people from his nonstop stream of lies and broken promises. He knows he can't win another four years without Ohio, so he's desperately trying to drum up support to prevent Democrats from gaining critical ground in the state. Ohio went blue in 2008 and 2012, Pat, and we can keep it in play for 2020 -- but only if we ramp up our investments immediately. That is why I am reaching out right now, while it's still early enough in the race to meaningfully invest in widening our eventual nominee's path to 270. As one of our strongest supporters, I'm asking you do something important for our party: Will you donate $7 to the DNC's One-Term President Fund before Trump leaves Toledo? Your gift will ensure our eventual presidential nominee and Democrats down the ticket can defeat the GOP in Ohio and nationwide in November. DONATE: $7 DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 Donate another amount Here's the deal: Trump held this rally in Ohio because he's scared. 2020 is here and he knows that after three straight Novembers of Democrats making progress in key battleground states, he can't afford to lose ground in Ohio. With presidential primary voting starting in a little more than three weeks, we urgently need to pick up our fundraising pace. The DNC has already begun hiring and training organizers in key battleground states and ensuring Democratic candidates have access to world-class data and tech. Those investments will be key to Democratic victory up and down the ballot this year, but they can't stay fully funded without your urgent support. Show Trump and his allies the strength of our party in Ohio and across the country by making a $7 donation to the One-Term President Fund before he leaves Toledo. Ohio has been a crucial battleground state for years, and 2020 will be no different. Thank you for your support, Tom Tom Perez Chair Democratic National Committee P.S. We're now in the thick of the 2020 presidential election, Pat. Donald Trump and his team are about to start campaigning more aggressively than ever -- and our party has to be just as powerful to combat their massive incumbency advantage. Donate $7 to the One-Term President Fund to invest in the tools Democrats need to defeat Trump and the GOP. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you'd only like to receive our most important messages, sign up to receive less email. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.