LIVE UPDATES: President Trump Visits Medora for TR Library Dedication

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 from NDNC and Getty Images throughout the day as the festivities unfold.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA - JULY 01: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in a Freedom250-themed train ahead of a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. Amtrak unveiled the NextGen Acela train featuring the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Freedom 250 campaign to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Onlookers await the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump 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)

President Donald Trump greets onlookers after arriving in a Freedom250-themed train ahead of a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. Amtrak unveiled the NextGen Acela train featuring the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Freedom 250 campaign to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Men dressed as Rough Riders look on 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)

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum tour the newly dedicated Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, ahead of its grand opening celebration. (Photos by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

A portrait of former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt is seen as U.S. President Donald Trump receives a tour of 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)

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (L) is joined by President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Britt K. Slabinski as he speaks during an event at 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. (Photos by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump presents U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's Medal of Honor alongside U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (L) and President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Britt K. Slabinski during an event at 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. (Photos by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum (L) and US President Donald Trump take part in a ribbon cutting during a ceremony at the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 1, 2026. (Photos by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images and Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump stands onstage flanked by Rough Riders re-enactors, portraying the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre after attending the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 1, 2026. (Photos by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

An audience member holds a sign as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Marine One, carrying U.S. President Donald Trump, takes off from Theodore Roosevelt National Park on July 01, 2026 in Medora, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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