JD Vance to speak prior to Trump during Saturday rally at Butler Farm Show grounds
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, right, points toward Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Vance sharply criticized Trump during the 2016 election cycle, before changing course and embracing the former president. Vance is now one of Trump's fiercest allies and defenders and among those short-listed to be Trump's vice presidential pick. AP Photo
Before former President Donald Trump takes the stage Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Butler Farm Show grounds, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance will address the crowd.
Sen. Vance of Ohio is scheduled to speak at the site of a July 13 assassination attempt beginning at 4:30 p.m. and Republican presidential candidate Trump intends to deliver his remarks at 5 p.m., according to information shared with registered guests by the campaign.
Event programming is set to begin at 2 p.m.
Those attending the rally are asked to arrive no later than 1 p.m. Parking opens at 7 a.m., and people are advised to avoid arriving prior to 7 a.m.