Trump cuts ribbon to open Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library

The museum is set to formally open on July 4 and will primarily feature exhibits on the life and presidency of Roosevelt.

By Ben Whedon

Published: July 1, 2026 3:15pm

President Donald Trump on Wednesday cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota.

Trump and former Gov. Doug Burgum, R-S.D., who currently serves as interior secretary, attended the event. Video footage showed Trump personally cut the red ribbon.

The museum is set to formally open on July 4 and will primarily feature exhibits on the life and presidency of Roosevelt. The library will also host a drone show on Independence Day.

Roosevelt is one of the presidents featured on Mt. Rushmore, an enormous monument to four presidents in South Dakota. Trump is expected to head one state below to observe a July 3 fireworks display at the monument.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.