Trump goes to North Dakota.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

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At least two planes were involved; the new one, and one of the old ones.

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A few C-17s probably went ahead of time to lug the motorcade vehicles.

The new plane landed at Bismarck. It's too big for a lot of airfields.

[Buckeyeblue]

1. What grift is in North Dakota?

[walkingman]

2. Maybe he should head a little south to SD where they had devastating storm damage due to Climate Change?

[MineralMan]

3. A Big B-52 Base Is Located in ND.

Maybe he's heading there to inspect his nuclear bomber fleet.

He's too close to me for comfort, frankly.

[LittleWoman]

4. Theodore Roosevelt Library

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening is scheduled for July 4 in Medora ND.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. President Donald Trump lands in Bismarck aboard new Air Force One ahead of Medora visit

News North Dakota
President Donald Trump lands in Bismarck aboard new Air Force One ahead of Medora visit

Trump traveled with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and several family members on his way to see the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.


President Donald Trump exits Air Force One on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Bismarck. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., is standing at the base of the stairs waiting to greet the president.Brad Nygaard / The Bismarck Tribune
By Grant Coursey and Brad Nygaard
Today at 12:51 PM

BISMARCK — President Donald Trump traveled to North Dakota on Wednesday to help kick off the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary over the Fourth of July holiday, and to help open a facility dedicated to a predecessor who occupied the White House more than a century before him.

Trump's flight into Bismarck Wednesday morning was the maiden voyage of a refurbished Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that will serve as Air Force ⁠One. The plane featuring a red, white, dark blue and gold paint scheme selected by Trump landed at the Bismarck Airport just after 10:30 am.

The Federal Aviation Administration restricted airplane traffic around Bismarck from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday for the president's arrival and departure. The agency also restricted airplane traffic in Medora from late morning to late afternoon, as Trump was heading there to help dedicate the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and make a speech.

Interior Secretary and former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum traveled with Trump.


Interior Secretary and former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum arrives Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Bismarck with wife, Kathryn.Brad Nygaard / The Bismarck Tribune

Trump descended the steps from Air Force One followed by sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.; Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina Trump; and Burgum and former first lady Kathyn Burgum, both of whom donned light-brown cowboy hats. Trump shook hands and chatted briefly with U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., who met him at the bottom of the steps, then boarded Marine One, the presidential helicopter, for the trip west to help kick off the grand opening this week of the Roosevelt Libary. The Burgums and the others on the plane boarded V-22 Ospreys.

The Ospreys and Marine One arrived in Bismarck over the weekend. Marine One was aboard a C-17 military transport plane. The arrival of all the aircraft generated a great deal of buzz on social media.


A VH-60N White Hawk helicopter known as Marine One sits ready Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Bismarck Municipal Airport.Brad Nygaard / The Bismarck Tribune

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[muriel_volestrangler]

6. Is it possible to wear a cowboy hat with a suit and not look a complete tool?

I realise it's a quick and reliable way to confirm yourself as a low-grade dick, but I wonder if anyone has ever pulled it off.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. Best hats ever. If I'm not on a bicycle, I won't leave the house without one.

They're not for everyone.

And good afternoon.