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President Trump speaks at Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs

Trump visit: Omaha prepares to welcome president
Trump visit: Omaha prepares to welcome president
Trump visit: Omaha prepares to welcome president
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Air Force One touched down in Omaha just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the motorcade made its way to the Republican rally already in progress at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.

 

 

 

At the rally, President Donald Trump gave his endorsement to local Republicans running for re-election in the November midterms, bringing some of them up to the podium. He also spoke about today's announcement allowingthe saleof E15 ethanol blends year-round

 

 

 

Rep. Don Bacon, running for re-election as Nebraska's 2nd district Congressman, spoke ahead of the president's arrival at the Mid-America Center. Congressman David Young, running for re-election as Iowa's 3rd district representative, spoke after Bacon.

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Protesters gathered outside ahead of the president's arrival. An altercation broke out a few minutes before Trump finished speaking. (WARNING: Video below contains explicit language.)

 

Overall, supporters say they loved what they heard from the President, who spoke on a variety of topics including Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the economy, his potential Democratic challengers in 2020, the border wall and the size of the crowd. 

Air Force One departed Eppley within about an hour of the end of the rally.

 

 

Watch video excerpts of the rally in the carousel above, or in the 3 News Now app for TV and mobile.

President's full MAC appearance