Trump Talks Trade, Immigration at Omaha Rally

Posted: May 07, 2016 12:15 AM CESTUpdated: May 07, 2016 12:15 AM CEST

Greeted by supporters chanting "build the wall" as well as protesters, Donald Trump rallied thousands in Nebraska.

Trump spoke for about 35 minutes, highlighting issues like trade and immigration.

He made a point of saying he tailored his message for Nebraska, talking about agriculture.

"Who the hell else likes ethanol but Trump," he said.

He also talked about Japan's high tariff on beef, a major export product for Nebraska. He said he would get rid of those.

Trump said he believes in free trade, but "we have dumb people negotiating our deals. We're going to make deals that are phenomenal."

He talked about his wins in states like Indiana, and encouraged Nebraskans to go out and vote on Tuesday, even as he appears to have just about wrapped up the Republican nomination, after Ted Cruz and John Kasich suspended their campaigns.

Trump was introduced by Gov. Pete Ricketts.

The Ricketts family previously spent money through an anti-Trump political action committee.

That fact wasn't lost on Trump, who made a point of saying, "I like Pete", while at the same time criticizing those who have spent money on negative ads opposing him.

There was no mention of Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, one of the most vocal members of the "Never Trump" movement. However, Trump did mention by name other prominent Republicans like the Bush family and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan who have not endorsed him.

Trump was applauded when he said he would "build the wall" and referenced an undocumented immigrant accused of motor vehicle homicide.

"Illegal immigration comes into it. I'm not going to talk about it," Trump said.

Trump concluded by saying he'll be back, and encouraged supporters to vote for him on Tuesday.

Trump Talks Trade, Immigration at Omaha Rally