Photos: Trump’s Nebraska rally, the first presidential visit to Grand Island since 2006

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 580

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Thousands of Nebraskans flocked to Grand Island to see a presidential rally in the city for the first time in 20 years.

Plenty more Americans tuned in virtually, and an “unwelcoming committee” protested just about half a mile away. President Donald Trump’s visit — a string of midterm visits to help shore up Republican support — marks the first time a president visited Grand Island …

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