President Donald Trump addressed a large crowd at a midterm election rally held at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, Oklahoma, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Trump told the adoring audience to vote as if he were on the ballot, emphasizing the importance of his presence in encouraging voter turnout.
The event, which drew thousands of supporters, was part of what is expected to be a month-long campaign blitz in Oklahoma aimed at energizing Republicans ahead of the midterms. Many supporters waited hours in the rain to attend the rally, with some still waiting outside the venue after it reached capacity.
Trump also interacted with various attendees, including Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei, U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Other notable figures recognized during the event included former NBA players Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom, as well as Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd.
