LIVE UPDATES: President Trump Visits Medora for TR Library Dedication

Draped in bunting and gold stars, a "United States of America" passenger car marked with the 1776–2026 bicentennial dates arrives in Medora. Law enforcement and security personnel secure the perimeter ahead of President Trump's arrival. (Photo by Michael Standaert/NDNC)

Live Coverage Notice: The eyes of the nation are on Medora today for a historic presidential dedication. NDNC Reporter Michael Standaert is in town for President Trump's visit to the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library ahead of its grand opening weekend. We'll post pictures and updates throughout the day as the festivities unfold.

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President Trump boards the newly retrofitted Air Force One Boeing 747-8 at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning. The flight to North Dakota marks the aircraft's maiden voyage in presidential service. (Photo via Getty Images)

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JULY 01: U.S. Interior Secretary and former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R) and his wife Kathryn Burgum (L) prepare to board Air Force One with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 01, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is traveling to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication on his first trip using the new Air Force One aircraft gifted to the U.S. by Qatar's government. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

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Security is tight in Medora as a specially decorated BNSF "250" train, bearing the years 1776–2026, rolls into town for President Trump's visit. North Dakota State Patrol and law enforcement personnel are stationed along the route. *(Photo by Michael Standaert/NDNC)*

Riders in western attire gather in Medora to welcome the arrival of the presidential train. The community is drawing on its deep cowboy heritage to celebrate the historic dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. *(Photo by Michael Standaert/NDNC)*

Schedule Update: The train is scheduled to depart with President Trump on board around 10:45 a.m. Mountain Time. We are tracking the day's events as they happen. Stay tuned and refresh this page for photos and continuous updates.

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Medora’s newest lodging, Hotel 1883, serves as a logistics hub for transportation as shuttle buses line up to move attendees up to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. *(Photo by Michael Standaert/NDNC)*

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BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA - JULY 01: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) (L) as he arrives at Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota. While in North Dakota, President Trump will ride a Freedom250-themed NextGen Acela train celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary before delivering remarks at a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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Crowds, security personnel, and event staff gather near the railroad crossing in Medora where President Trump is scheduled to deboard the train. Boom lifts suspend an American flag over the area ahead of the presidential arrival. *(Photos by Michael Standaert/NDNC)*

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MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA - JULY 01: A general view of Theodore Roosevelt National Park as seen from a military helicopter ahead of a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. The privately funded library and museum, located at the edge of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota's Badlands, will hold its grand opening on July 4th to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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A Theodore Roosevelt reenactor interacts with onlookers in Medora ahead of the presidential arrival. (Video by Michael Standaert/NDNC)

Rough Rider reenactors and local community members gather near the railroad tracks in Medora on Wednesday morning as they await the arrival of the presidential train. *(Photos by Michael Standaert/NDNC)*

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