Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a stop in Nebraska to campaign on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster.
Trump, who endorsed Herbster in October 2021, will appear at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood on Friday, April 29, the former president announced in an email.
Parking at the venue will open at 8 a.m., the email states, with doors scheduled to open at 3 p.m.
The pre-program and speakers will begin at 5 p.m., before Trump takes the stage at 8 p.m. Herbster is listed as a special guest speaker.
“I look forward to joining President Trump on stage to discuss how he fought for Nebraskans as president and how I plan on continuing that fight as governor of Nebraska,” Herbster said in a statement.
Trump last appeared in Nebraska in 2020, when he campaigned at Eppley Airfield in Omaha days before the general election.
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At Doral
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Sarazen Cup
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With Serena
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USS Iowa
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At the convention
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Debating Clinton
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The inauguration
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Thumbs up
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Taking the oath
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Waving goodbye
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Armed Forces Ball
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James Comey
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National champs
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Congressional shooting
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At the White House
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Congressional Picnic
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Departing the White House
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The eclipse
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9/11 anniversary
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Trump addresses world leaders at U.N. General Assembly
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Las Vegas shooting
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Trump visits Puerto Rico
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Trump meets Kissinger
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Medal of Honor
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Happy Halloween
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March for Life
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State of the Union
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School shootings
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State dinner
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With Olympians
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Greeting a guest
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Freed Americans
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Historic summit
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With Kim Kardashian West
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In Washington
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Trump North Carolina
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