Trump asks Nebraska to ‘pretend’ he’s on the midterm ballot

Trump vist to Nebraska was just one stop for the president on a midterm campaign blitz to shore up red states.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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GRAND ISLAND — President Donald Trump told the crowd in Grand Island Monday to pretend that he is on the ballot this November.

Trump, during his rally speech at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, announced an executive order that allows anyone to use red-dyed diesel, waiving the off-road requirement and allowing anyone to purchase it for any reason.

Trump said the order should “assure” Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen …

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