Chief Batton issues statement regarding presidential visit

DURANT –– Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement regarding President Donald J.

Trump’s expected attendance at an event on Oct. 1, 2026.

“This is the third time we have had the honor of a sitting U.S. president coming to the Choctaw Nation, and we welcome President Trump,” Batton said. “We hope his visit provides an opportunity to learn more about what we do…