Jaden Jefferson Reports

I'm an 18-year-old journalist covering politics, policy, economics, and global affairs. Welcome to my channel!

This all started in 2019, when I began covering stories here in Toledo, Ohio. That same year, I had my 'big break': an interview with presidential candidate & Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. That led to appearances on CBS This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, as well as write-ups in national publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Root, and others. I've also made a number of appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, during which I interviewed the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Naomi Osaka, and Eric Stonestreet. My final appearance on the show was in 2022, when I interviewed Ellen herself, as part of her final season. Following that, I would re-appear on the nationally-syndicated LIVE with Kelly and Mark, on which I was previously interviewed in 2020. I've also covered U.S. politics for the U.K. young adult news show 'FYI' on Sky.


Jaden Jefferson Reports

The Ohio House of Representatives is comprised of 99 lawmakers, each representing a different section of the state.

As part of my ongoing #Election2026 coverage for the Toledo Free Press, I spoke to State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) and her Republican opponent, Ian Chamberlin, who are running in the 41st House District.

Tap the link to watch both interviews ➡️ toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-press-voters-guide…

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#Election2026 🗳️ | Voters' top concern — most polls show — is costs, which is why almost every campaign is focused on the issue, including that of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, who spoke to supporters in Toledo on Thursday. Here's a recap.↴ https://youtu.be/QBcPL_sfK-M?si=OI-nM...

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My interview on 'To the Point with Doni Miller' airs TONIGHT at 8:30 on ‪@WGTEPublicMedia‬. 📺 | ▶️ To stream online, visit wgte.org/watch-live.

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#Election2026 🗳️ | NBC News came to Toledo (my hometown) this week, as Ohio's 9th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive in the country — and, with a narrowly-divided House, will be key in deciding the balance of power in Washington. https://youtu.be/ZUQi_e9K0tk?is=ox9BP...

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PROGRAMMING ALERT 📺: Tune in to this week's edition of 'To the Point with Doni Miller,' Friday at 8:30 p.m. on ‪@WGTEPublicMedia‬ (or Sunday at 11 a.m.), for an election-themed conversation. 🗳️

For those who aren't local, but would still like to watch, I'll share a link to the interview. 🔗

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Special Report ▶️ Through the lens of surveillance cameras, which have since been disabled, Tim Ridi has watched — from thousands of miles away — Israeli settlers attempt a siege on a home in the West Bank.

The house is owned by Tim's brother, Loui, who — like him — lives in Northwest Ohio. However, inside the home, is their brother, Qusai, along with his son, Ahmed.

While the Israel Defense Forces have conducted operations to remove the settlers, concerns have been raised about the IDF's commitment to combating these illegal settlements. Furthermore, this is all playing out as Qusai and Ahmed's supply of food and water wain.

Watch the full the story here.↴ https://youtu.be/Wjx9H-_Go5A?si=f8IPW...

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Tim Ridi lives here in Northwest Ohio, and during our one-on-one interview, he provided insight into what his brother and nephew — who live in a northern part of the occupied West Bank — are being subjected to by Israeli settlers.

The settlements, despite their illegality and condemnation from the U.S. ambassador to Israel, have not, Ridi says, been adequately addressed by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). Full story to come.

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#Election2026 🗳️: With polls showing a close gubernatorial and U.S. Senate race, hundreds of millions of dollars are expected to be spent on advertising in Ohio.

For my latest ‪@Toledo_Free_Press‬ report, I looked into how much campaigns are raising, spending, and receiving in outside support. | Read here ➡️ toledofreepress.com/with-ohio-in-play-this-year-th…

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ELECTION 2026 🗳️: In case you missed it, check out Saturday's special report on the race for governor in Ohio. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/J9G9V8WOjpw?si=qgG4I...

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