From Caitlin BabcockSent Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:38 PM
POTUS and FLOTUS are handing out candy (appears to be chocolate bars). The Hegseth and Miller families were first in line. POTUS and FLOTUS have taken photos with many of the children, and talked to a few families for up to a minute. POTUS shook a few children's hands.
Also spotted: Jamison Greer with child in a bunny suit. They were also early in line.
Musicians are still playing spooky-themed music from the portic…
From Caitlin BabcockSent Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
POTUS walked out of the south portico at 5:27. FLOTUS walked out with him, holding the hand of a young girl. Several other children of different ages walked out directly behind POTUS and FLOTUS.
Color: the first balcony of the south portico displays a large model of a full moon. Decorative green and orange vines cover the bottom half of the portico, and white, green, orange, and black pumpkins are arranged along the…
From Cameron ArcandSent Thursday, October 29, 3:55 PM ET
VP has just wrapped up at roughly 2:51 local time. Event organizers said event is at capacity — there is an overflow crowd outside watching as well. His remarks were just over 31 minutes.
Some more quotes: “We can build more. We can build more factories. We can build more homes. We can create more of the good-paying jobs to support our families and sustain our nation.”
From Cameron ArcandSent Thursday, October 29, 3:01 PM ET
VP Vance has arrived at the venue, according to the VP’s office. He has not yet taken the stage— Rep. Brandon Gill is speaking now (guest on AF2 today.)
Prior to the vice president’s arrival, Scott Turner, Brooke Rollins, Ken Paxton and others made remarks.
During the music break while waiting for the VP, a staffer tossed out red hats into the crowd. There is a crowd inside the JRJ Construction building and individu…
From Cameron ArcandSent Thursday, October 29, 3:30 PM ET
Quotes so far:
On Senate race: “Now, ladies and gentlemen, we are here for many reasons to support many amazing candidates, but I believe that Texas is one of the most important Senate races anywhere in the United States of America”
On the Texas heat: “And and when I look at the size of this crowd, the energy, even though it's a little hot, the the headline from this event will not be the amazing crowd or the amazin…
From Naomi LimSent Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
POTUS called Graham’s opponent “Tranny Annie” again.
Rough notes:
“If Tranny Annie does not have the judgment to know that sex changes for children should not be allowed, she's too crazy, too dangerous, and too radical to serve in the United States senator. And certainly, certainly not from this day.”
“She's a radical that person running against [a] person that is apple pie.”
From Naomi LimSent Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
POTUS opened by acknowledging Lindsay Graham, saying the late senator was looking down on them.
Rough notes:
“Lindsay’s looking down. He said, ‘I'd love to be here, but just didn't work out.’”
Of the Grahams’ relationship:
“He considered her the greatest person he's ever known. He told me that many times, and honestly, I was quite insulted. I said, ‘What about me? I'm the president.’”