Team Herbster: Trump Jr. coming, 'nothing that's scheduled' with former President

The GOP race for governor now finds former President Donald Trump's son coming to Nebraska, no word yet if Trump himself will be here before the May 10th primary.

April 11, 2022Updated: April 11, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

The GOP race for governor now finds former President Donald Trump's son coming to Nebraska, no word yet if Trump himself will be here before the May 10th primary.

Charles Herbster, who has been endorsed by Trump, announced today that Donald Trump Jr. will make three stops—Gering, North Platte and Grand Island—on Wednesday.

He'll be in Gering at 10 a.m. Mountain time, North Platte at 1 p.m. Central time and Grand Island at 3 p.m. Central time.

According to a spokesperson for the Herbster campaign, so far there is "nothing that's scheduled " with the former president.

During debates, parades, rallies and his commercials Herbster has pushed the message that he has Trump's endorsement.

NU Regent Jim Pillen has been endorsed by Gov. Pete Ricketts.

State Sen. Brett Lindstrom is backed by Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert.

---Here is the release, including ticket information, from the Herbster campaign:

 Omaha, NE – Donald Trump Jr. will be in the state of Nebraska on Wednesday, April 13th in support of Charles W. Herbster for Governor.

Charles W. Herbster is the candidate endorsed by President Donald J. Trump to be the next Governor of Nebraska. All events require registration for general attendees and the media through the links below.

Timeline of Events:

Meet and Greet in Gering, NE

Location: Gering Civic Center

1050 M Street, Gering, NE 69341

Doors Open: 9:30AM MDT

Remarks: 10:00AM MDT

Tickets: Click here for tickets to Gering event

Meet and Greet in North Platte, NE

Location: Lincoln County Fairgrounds, AG Activity Center

5015 Rodeo Road, North Platte, NE 69101

Doors Open: 12:30PM CDT

Remarks: 1:00PM CDT

Tickets: Click here for tickets to North Platte event

Nebraska First Celebration in Grand Island, NE

Location: Heartland Events Center, Aurora Cooperative Pavilion

700 East Strolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801

Doors Open: 2:00PM CDT

Remarks: 3:00PM CDT

Tickets: Click here for tickets to Grand Island event

 

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