ON GULF COAST NEWS FOR UPDATES ON OUR NEWS APP. >> TODAY, PRESIDENT TRUMP TRAVELED TO FLORIDA HIS FIRST TRIP TO THE SUNSHINE STATE SINCE HIS FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT. LOCAL CONGRESSMAN BYRON DONALDS INTRODUCE THE PRESIDENT TO THE CROWD AT THE VILLAGES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA AND GULF COAST NEWS CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT DAVE ELIAS WAS WITH THE PRESIDENT AND JOINS US LIVE NOW FROM THE VILLAGES. >> WELL, KELLY, THE PRESIDENT JUST WRAPPED ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF SPEECH OR THE VILLAGES. IN FACT, HIS HELICOPTERS JUST TAKING OFF A FEW MOMENTS AGO. NOW HE TOUCHED ON A NUMBER OF SUBJECTS. HE STARTED BY SAYING THAT HE APPLAUDED GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS IS REDISTRICTING LINES. THEY WERE RECENTLY REDRAWN. THE PRESIDENT ALSO SAID THAT HE SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE BEEN HERE AFTER YET ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON HIS LIFE. HE WAS PRIMARILY HERE, THOUGH, TO TALK ABOUT NO TAXES ON SOCIAL SECURITY AS WELL AS OVER TIME AND NO TAX ON TIPS. BUT HE WENT OFF ON A MYRIAD OF SUBJECTS, INCLUDING AN ATTACK ON ELON OMAR ACCUSING HER OF MARRYING HER BROTHER SAYING THAT HE HATED HER. COURSE, THE A CLAIM OF MARRYING HER BROTHER IS NEVER BEEN PROVEN. BUT DESPITE ALL OF THE CROWD HERE REALLY APPRECIATED EVERYTHING PRESIDENT HAD TO SAY. >> MY ADMINISTRATION IS DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED MEDICARE PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS. A BIG DEAL. THAT’S WHAT USED TO TAKE DAYS AND WEEKS AND MONTHS TO GET. AND NOW YOU’RE GETTING IT DONE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, REALLY? I MEAN, UNBELIEVABLE JOB. WE CAN NOT LET TAX HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON CAN WE STOP THEM WITH A B 2 BOMBERS? AND WE DIDN’T DO THAT. WE WOULD HAVE HAD A NUCLEAR WEAPON IS YOUR WOULD HAVE BEEN BLOWN TO PIECES THAT. >> NOW THE PRESIDENT ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS AUTHORIZING SOME 210 MILLION DOLLARS TO BE USED FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE. AND HE ANNOUNCED THAT BEGINNING ON JULY. FIRST, WEIGHT LOSS, DRUGS LIKE OZEMPIC WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE FOR JUST $5
President Trump delivers remarks at The Villages Charter School in Central Florida
Updated: 6:50 PM EDT May 1, 2026
President Donald Trump held a news conference at The Villages Charter School on Friday. President Trump talked about economic development, taxes on tips and Social Security, and senior workers. Congressman Byron Donalds introduced the president to the crowd.The president talked about several other topics, including his support of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new redistricting lines. President Trump also stated that he was authorizing approximately $210 million to be used for rural healthcare.He was joined briefly by Dr. Phil McGraw, a vocal supporter of the president.This appearance marks his first public appearance in Florida following an alleged third assassination attempt against him.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
THE VILLAGES, Fla. —
President Donald Trump held a news conference at The Villages Charter School on Friday.
President Trump talked about economic development, taxes on tips and Social Security, and senior workers. Congressman Byron Donalds introduced the president to the crowd.
The president talked about several other topics, including his support of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new redistricting lines. President Trump also stated that he was authorizing approximately $210 million to be used for rural healthcare.
He was joined briefly by Dr. Phil McGraw, a vocal supporter of the president.
This appearance marks his first public appearance in Florida following an alleged third assassination attempt against him.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.