The president is expected to speak to Peterbilt employees Thursday, with Rep. Ronny Jackson and Denton Mayor Chris Watts planning to attend.
Jubal Nash
September 29, 20261 min read
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Peterbilt’s Denton factory on Thursday, Oct. 1, for an appearance focused on manufacturing and his administration’s economic policies.
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson said in a Sept. 29 announcement that he plans to join the visit.
KERA, carrying a Denton Record-Chronicle report, said Trump is expected to speak to Peterbilt employees. Denton Mayor Chris Watts told the newspaper he also plans to attend at the company’s invitation.
Sources: Office of U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson; KERA/Denton Record-Chronicle. https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2618 https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-09-29/president-trump-prepares-to-tour-peterbilt-plant-in-denton-on-thursday?_amp=true
Jubal Nash
Jubal Nash reports on local business, new openings, and economic development in Denton.
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