Trump asks Nebraska to ‘pretend’ he’s on the midterm ballot

States Newsroom · October 6, 2026

GRAND ISLAND — President Donald Trump told the crowd in Grand Island Monday to pretend that he is on the ballot this November. Trump, during his rally speech at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, announced an executive order that allows anyone to use red-dyed diesel, waiving the off-road requirement and allowing anyone to…

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