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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
On the Democratic side, there was disappointment when it was realized the presidency would go to Republican candidate Donald Trump. Throughout the campaign, Trump has made remarks that caused some Americans to question what he would be like as president.…
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…
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. The governor and state Republican leaders held an election…
Mississippi is staying in the Republican column for the 10th straight presidential election, giving Donald Trump a comfortable win and the state's six electoral votes for president. The state's voters were choosing Trump by a broader margin than they chose…
Donald Trump wins the state of Mississippi in the 2016 Presidential Election.
Many of our state politicians have shown their support for one presidential candidate or the other, including Congressman Steven Palazzo who has displayed his support for Donald Trump on his own campaign sign. Congressman Palazzo says he’s behind Trump one…
Congressman Steven Palazzo confirms his support and endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Earlier this week Palazzo's opponent in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional race, Democratic Mark Gladney called on Palazzo to revoke his endorsement of Trump. This in the wake…
If you weren’t watching the Saints game last night, you probably had you’re eyes fixed on the big debate. Candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton shared the stage for the first time at the presidential debate. The two candidates expressed…
Donald Trump is set to speak in Jackson today. This will be Trump’s third time to the state this year. Reports are the Republican presidential candidate will be in the Magnolia state trying to garner votes, but more importantly for…
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is a Donald Trump supporter, but says he doesn’t agree with Trump’s recent controversial interaction with the father of a slain Muslim U.S. Soldier. Senator Wicker was on the Coast today making a few stops, including…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will make a stop in Mississippi next month. Wednesday, August 24th Trump is set to visit the Jackson area. Governor Bryant made the announcement today at the Neshoba County Fair. Bryant did not release any…