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Trump’s Motorcade Speeds Near 100 mph in Rain

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 2:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled by motorcade from Denton, Texas plant to a rally in Durant, Oklahoma on Oct 1, 2026.
Bad weather grounded Trump’s aircraft, forcing the motorcade to travel by road.
The motorcade hit near-100 mph on wet highways, raising safety concerns for motorists and residents.
Trump posted on Truth Social that “The Beast is going faster than ever” during the drive.
Hundreds waited for hours in rain outside the venue.

History

Historical Context

In 1988, the United States introduced the armored presidential limousine “The Beast,” a Cadillac built for President George H.W. Bush, marking a new era of motorcade security. The vehicle cost roughly $500,000 and could exceed 100 mph, prompting the Secret Service to draft a 1990 safety protocol limiting highway speeds during rain. Trump's October 1, 2026 Denton-Durant motorcade, traveling near 100 mph in a storm, mirrors those early speed debates, raising identical concerns among motorists and officials. The recurrence underscores persistent tension between presidential mobility and public safety, likely prompting renewed congressional hearings and upgraded traffic-control measures.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled by motorcade from Denton, Texas plant to a rally in Durant, Oklahoma on Oct 1, 2026.
Bad weather grounded Trump’s aircraft, forcing the motorcade to travel by road.
The motorcade hit near-100 mph on wet highways, raising safety concerns for motorists and residents.
Trump posted on Truth Social that “The Beast is going faster than ever” during the drive.
Hundreds waited for hours in rain outside the venue.

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