Donald Trump

Drumstick and Wishbone meet the president

It’s time to pardon the turkeys. It’s been a presidential tradition for 70 years and today, President Trump will make the pardon of the year. This is Drumstick and Wishbone and one of them will meet the president and receive…

Trump bans transgenders in the military

Today, President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people serving in the military on Twitter. This policy will affect thousands of transgender troops in the military. Some local residents are speaking out about Trump’s decision. It’s a series of…

President Trump signs bill to protect vets

President Trump has signed a bill into law designed to make it easier to fire Department of Veterans Affairs employees. Trump promised during the campaign to dismiss VA workers ‘who let our veterans down.’ He cast Friday’s signing at a…

Gov. Bryant Urges For Talks With Cuba

On a visit to Havana, Governor Phil Bryant, said President Donald Trump should start talks with Cuba. Bryant went to the island to scout trade opportunities for the Magnolia state. Governor Bryant met with Cuba's trade minister and said he…

Local Club Celebrates Trump

Tonight in Biloxi members of the Harrison County Republicans Club celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump. News 25’s Hank Davis was there and caught up with members to talk about what it means to finally have Trump in the…

Congressman Steven Palazzo on Trump’s Inauguration

Here’s what Congressman Steven Palazzo had to say about President Trump’s inauguration: “The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States is not only a historic celebration, it’s a wake-up call for our country. We…

Citizen Goals for President Trump

Although today is only his first day on the job, many citizens have a long list of expectations for President Donald Trump. Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump made a lengthy list of promises he believed would help contribute to his…

Woolmarket Elementary Students Watch Inauguration

Students at Woolmarket Elementary watched the inauguration of President Donald Trump during school. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders gathered inside the gym, watching Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump swear in to office. This was also a chance for…

Harrison County Republican’s Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration

With President Donald J. Trump swearing into office this afternoon, Republicans across the Coast are celebrating his presidency. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from Biloxi where members of the Harrison County Republicans Club have gathered in honor of Trump’s…

Congressman Not Attending Inauguration

Congressman Bennie Thompson will not attend President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Friday. He confirmed with WJTV in Jackson today that he wasn’t going to the ceremony. More than 30 other House Democrats plan to boycott Trump’s inauguration. Thompson said that he…

Coast Residents Prepare to Head to D.C.

This Friday Governor Bryant will be in Washington D.C. for the inauguration of the 45th president, Donald J. Trump. Today, News 25 caught up with some people on the Coast preparing to head to D.C. for the big event. Some…

Trump Thank You Tour Stops on the Coast

The Donald Trump Thank You Tour has been going around the state since Monday. Today, the campaign bus is on the Coast. Campaign representatives were on hand in Gulfport this afternoon thanking volunteers and voters for all of their support.…

Trump Thank You Tour Stops On The Coast

Donald Trump's Thank You Tour has been zigzagging throughout the state since Monday and right now the campaign bus is on the Coast. News 25's Kristen Durand joins us from the Dock Bar and Grill with more as she interviews…

The Electoral College Votes

The Electoral College will formalize Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States. The 538 members meet today in all 50 states to cast their official votes 306 votes for Trump to Hillary Clinton's 232. Republican Donald…

Trump Thanks Mobile Campaign Support

President Elect Donald Trump made a stop in Mobile this weekend to thank supporters for standing behind him throughout his successful campaign. News 25's Hank Davis takes us to Ladd Peebles Stadium, with details from what may be Trump's final…

Wicker Weighs in on Secretary of State Pick

Donald Trump has named Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state early this morning. The 64-year-old Tillerson is a longtime oil executive with no government or diplomatic experience. Those in favor of the pick call…

Governor Bryant Says he will stay in Mississippi

Governor Phil Bryant is walking back speculation he might consider a job in the Trump administration. While he was in Biloxi Tuesday, Bryant said he plans to serve his full term as governor, a term with three years remaining. Bryant…

Wicker Offers Free Tickets to Presidential Inauguration

On Friday, January 20th President-Elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office and deliver the inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Senator Roger Wicker announced that tickets are available for Mississippians to attend that inauguration. Senator…

Governor on Joining Trump Team and Protests

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant says he will be working as closely as possible with President-Elect Donald Trump, but will not join his administration in Washington. While Governor Bryant was still in Biloxi announcing the $114 million in Restore Act projects,…

Gov. Bryant Meets With Trump Transition Team

Governor Phil Bryant meets with a leader of president-elect Donald Trump's transition team. According to a post on the governor's Facebook page, the meeting happened yesterday in Washington D.C. Bryant has said he is not actively seeking an appointment in…

Mississippi GOP Reacts to Trump Win

After months of an unpredictable and unique election season, Donald Trump was declared the 45th president of the United States. Among those celebrating a Trump win was Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us reaction from the…

Senator Cochran Congratulates Trump on Win

Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran released a statement on Trump’s win. The statement said, “I congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Pence on being chosen to lead this great country. The people have voted for change and for leadership to deal…

Republican Leader Comments on Trump Election

While Donald Trump celebrated his victory this morning in New York, Republicans here celebrated as well. Trump won Mississippi by 58 percent. Frank Genzer, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee for Harrison County, says he and fellow local Republican leaders…