President Donald Trump is slated to visit the Peterbilt Motors facility in Denton on Thursday, using the stop to showcase the surge in American manufacturing that the administration says is the result of its pro‑growth economic agenda.
Local impact and job creation
During the tour, Trump is expected to address workers and highlight the more than 1,000 new positions added at the Denton plant, as well as the 2,000‑plus jobs created by parent company Paccar across the United States. The company’s Peterbilt and Kenworth brands now move roughly 30 percent of the nation’s truck freight, a testament to the renewed competitiveness of U.S. heavy‑truck manufacturing.
Administration’s economic message
White House officials point to a combination of tax reductions, deregulation and the heavy‑truck tariffs enacted in late 2025 as the key drivers behind the manufacturing renaissance. In a statement, a White House spokesperson said the President will tour the plant “to tout his pro‑growth economic agenda that has created more than one million private‑sector jobs, sparked trillions in new investments, lowered taxes, and reshored key manufacturing back to the United States.” The statement added that the America First trade agenda is delivering “dividends for the great state of Texas and Americans across the country.”
Political support
Representative Ronny Jackson (R‑TX) announced he will join President Trump at the factory. Jackson praised the administration’s efforts, saying, “President Trump is delivering on his promise to put American workers and American manufacturing first. Right here in Texas, we’re seeing what happens when we cut red tape, unleash American industry, and stand up for our workers. The thousands of jobs created by Paccar are proof that America is open for business again, and I’m proud to stand with President Trump as we continue bringing jobs, investment, and critical manufacturing back home.”
Travel logistics and weather outlook
The exact arrival time for Thursday has not been released, and officials say there is no indication that the forecasted storms and potential flooding in North Texas will affect the President’s schedule. The visit follows Trump’s recent North Texas trip for the Dallas RNC Midterm Convention and a stop at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington.
Looking ahead
After the Denton stop, the President is expected to maintain an active travel schedule aimed at promoting the administration’s economic agenda directly to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Original reporting: WBAP News/Talk (Dallas-Fort Worth) — read the source article.
