Trump follows Roosevelt’s rails with ceremonial train trip to Medora

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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MEDORA, N.D. – After flying into North Dakota, President Donald Trump took the train for about a third of a mile in Medora on Wednesday, arriving as Theodore Roosevelt and other presidents have done – but with much more fanfare.

People chanted “USA” as a five-car train painted red, white and blue pulled in with cheers for the president as he exited the last car. Horseback riders portraying Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders waited to …

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