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Trump touts economy, energy and GOP candidates at Nebraska rally

• Anna Kleiber | Lincoln Journal Star
• Oct 5, 2026
• Oct 5, 2026
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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks next to U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Anna Kleiber | Lincoln Journal Star

GRAND ISLAND — President Donald Trump said Republicans are going to make America "greater than ever before by far," calling on his supporters at a rally in central Nebraska to get out and vote on Nov. 3.

The crowd performs the wave at a rally for President Donald Trump on Monday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and others spoke before Trump took the stage.

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Jacqueline Medina speaks after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized her during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Medina's daughter, Lizbeth Medina, was murdered in El Paso, Texas, in 2023.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a Trump rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Photos: The scene at the Trump rally in Grand Island

Nebraska Reps. Mike Flood, left, and Adrian Smith, right join U.S. President Donald Trump on stage and lead a Go Big Red chant during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd after speaking during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen laughs while on stage with U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles while Gov. Jim Pillen peaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, speaks while on stage with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump motions to the crowd while on stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen makes his entrance on to the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

An attendee takes a selfie as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Gov. Jim Pillen, right, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Gov. Jim Pillen, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Rebekah Allick reacts to being recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People watch as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People watch as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Jacqueline Medina speaks after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized her during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Medina's daughter, Lizbeth Medina, was murdered in El Paso, Texas, in 2023.

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Crowds watch as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold,The Independent

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at a rally for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold,The Independent

Republican candidate for secretary of state Scott Petersen is seen at a Grand Island rally for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins U.S. President Donald Trump on stage as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles while Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks while on stage with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump motions to the crowd while on stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen laughs while on stage with U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump stands amid a crowd gathered to watch a rally hosted at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Fonner Park on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold,The Independent

Staffers look through a curtain before introducing U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

People wait in line to see Donald Trump hold a rally at Fonner Park on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The line, which started at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, extended out of the park and far down Stolley Park Road.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order easing dyed diesel restrictions during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday. Executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, Natalie Harp, watches on at left.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, Natalie Harp, during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees watch on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Gov. Jim Pillen holds up a certificate naming U.S. President Donald Trump an honorary admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees of a rally for President Donald Trump raise their arms together at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

A person strains to catch phone video over barricades as President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order at a rally at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Emilee Arnold, The Independent

John Cook, former Nebraska volleyball coach, is recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks next to U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Gov. Jim Pillen during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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An attendee uses a pair of binoculars to watch on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks next to U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Gov. Jim Pillen watches on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees watch on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees watch on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Jacqueline Medina speaks after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized her during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Medina's, Lizbeth Medina, was murdered in El Paso, Texas, in 2023.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Former Nebraska volleyball player Rebekah Allick, left, reacts as she is recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Captured using a slow shutter speed, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Captured using a slow shutter speed, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump invited Jackie Medina, the mother of Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old girl who was killed by an undocumented immigrant in December 2023, to speak during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska politicians stand as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump embraces Jackie Medina, the mother of Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old girl who was killed by an undocumented immigrant in December 2023, during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

President Donald Trump is joined by Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts as he speaks during a campaign event in Grand Island on Oct. 5. Trump is scheduled to return to the Great Plains to stump for Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall in his reelection campaign in Wichita, Kansas, on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

U.S. President Donald Trump shares a word with Gov. Jim Pollen as he exits the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Rep. Mike Flood during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Reps. Mike Flood, left, and Adrian Smith, right join U.S. President Donald Trump on stage and lead a Go Big Red chant during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd after speaking during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Former Nebraska volleyball player Rebekah Allick, left, reacts as she is recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Captured using a slow shutter speed, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Rebekah Allick is recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees film the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees film the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event on Monday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to arrive during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts walks on to the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen shows off a certificate honoring U.S. President Donald Trump with an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees react as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees react as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees watch on as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Rally attendees cheer as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts walks on to the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a Trump rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Trump supporters clap as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Gov. Jim Pillen waves to supporters during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Rep. Adrian Smith speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees watch on during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Nebraska Rep. Adrian Smith speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen makes his entrance on to the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Oct. 5.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska Rep. Adrian Smith speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Sen. Bob Andersen of Omaha pumps up the crowd as he takes the stage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Sen. Bob Andersen of Omaha speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers waves to the crowd during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers waves to the crowd during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Attorney General Mike Hilgers waves to the crowd during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Former Nebraska volleyball player Rebekah Allick, right, attends a Trump rally Monday in Grand Island. 

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The crowd performs the wave at a rally for President Donald Trump on Monday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and others spoke before Trump took the stage.

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Scott Petersen, Republican candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State, waves before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Charles Herbster before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A attendee waves a sign before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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"I'm Mary Jane" and "I'm Billy Bob" signs are seen on a campaign table before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees pick up campaign signs for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts reading "I'm Mary Jane" and "I'm Billy Bob" before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees wait inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Stan Huffman of Axtell, Neb., picks up a "I'm Billy Bob!" sign before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A look inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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RNC Committeewoman Fanchon Blythe is seen in attendance during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, left and Attorney General Mike Hilgers speak with a rally attendee during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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An event staff member peeks out from backstage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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An event staff member peeks out from backstage during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Rally attendees find their seats during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Rally attendees find their seats at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rally attendees find their seats during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Former State Sen. John Kuehn, top right, shakes hands with a rally attendee during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is seen in attendance during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Scott Petersen, Republican candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State, speaks with a rally attendee during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Scott Petersen, Republican candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State, attends a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Charles Herbster, right, speaks with a rally attendee at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday.

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Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City speaks with rally attendees at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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A rally attendee wears a Make America Great Again hat Monday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

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Rally attendees wait outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before President Donald Trump's rally Monday in Grand Island.

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A pair of rally attendees embrace inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A squirrel evades law enforcement before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees find their seats before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Rally attendees wait outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rally attendees wait outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rally attendees wait outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Dan Elston carries a cardboard cutout of President Donald Trump in a parking lot in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rally attendees wait outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rep. Adrian Smith, right, speaks with rally attendees outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday.

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"The Daily Show" comedian Jordan Klepper, left, interviews a rally attendee ahead of President Donald Trump's rally Monday in Grand Island.

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A law enforcement officer stands outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday.

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Rally attendees wait outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday.

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Olivia Gallegos wears a sequin jacket and Donald Trump shirt ahead of the president's rally Monday in Grand Island.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper interviews an attendee before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees walk towards the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Ashu Carole Orock wears a dress customized with stickers of Donald Trump while waiting in line for the president’s rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. “(The dress) was a product of my creative imagination,” she said.

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People wait in line outside of Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island for a rally by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A bobblehead figurine of U.S. President Donald Trump is seen for sale before a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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An attendee of a rally for President Donald Trump browses themed merchandise for sale outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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People shop for Trump-themed merchandise outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island before a rally for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A line to see U.S. President Donald Trump speak at a rally extends from Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to the street outside Fonner Park on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A vendor hangs up sequin-covered Trump-themed merchandise outside  Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island before a rally for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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People browse Trump hats for sale outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island before Donald Trump’s rally in the building on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Trump-themed merchandise is seen for sale before a Trump rally on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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People shop for Donald Trump-themed merchandise outside of Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island on Monday.

Emilee Arnold, Grand Island Independent

A vendor holds up keychains with figurines of Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump to people waiting in line for a Trump rally at Grand Island’s Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A rally volunteer walks through a set of curtains inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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David Reacher holds up a 2026 Semiquincentennial President Donald J. Trump $1 coin outside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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Joseph Dowding of Lincoln grabs his glasses as he gets out of his sleeping bag outside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday in Grand Island. Joseph and his mother spent the night so they could get in line early for President Donald Trump's visit.

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A rally-goer in a sequined Trump jacket tries on a hat outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday in Grand Island.

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Trump hats for sale outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday in Grand Island.

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David Reacher, standing, arrived at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, nearly 21 hours before President Donald Trump was expected to take the stage at 6 p.m. in Grand Island.

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Rally goers wait in line outside down the main road of the fairgrounds outside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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A rally volunteer wheels out additional seating inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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David Reacher wears a Make America Great Again hat with a Donald Trump-themed duck as he waits in line outside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday in Grand Island.

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Rally attendees wait in line outside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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A rally volunteer sets down signs on seats inside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Attendees queue outside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A look inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A look inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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A look inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event for at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Contact the writer at akleiber@journalstar.com or 715-370-4567. On X @annakleiber03

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