Vice President Mike Pence is in Lancaster County, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden, debate for the first time.
Pence touched down in Lititz for a Make America Great Again! event and is now at a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm, 340A Meadow Valley Road, Lititz. Doors to the event opened at 5 p.m. and closed at 6:30. The event started at 6:50 p.m..

Trump/Pence supporters talk while they wait for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence who will visit Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Township Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Masks are required while going through security at the entrance of the event but most people have removed their masks after entering.
- BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

People at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Township talk while they wait for the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Face masks were required when going through security at the entrance of the event but most people have removed their masks.
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Staff, media, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, board Air Force Two for the ride back to Washington, after attending a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Twp. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020.
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Supporters cheer on the motorcade along Meadow Valley Road for Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, as they attend a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Twp. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020.
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An Air Force officer, lines up the stairs truck, before Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, arrive at Lancaster Airport, to attend a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Twp. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020.
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Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, are greeted by State Representative David Zimmerman, R-Lancaster, at Lancaster Airport, before they attend a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Twp. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020.
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A member of the Air Force salutes as Air Force Two with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, as they arrive at Lancaster Airport, before they attend a presidential debate watch party at Meadow Spring Farm in Ephrata Twp. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020.
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Posted 8:33 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence departed Lititz, Pennsylvania from Lancaster Airport at 8:13 p.m.
It poured rain on the drive from Meadow Spring Farm, and continues to rain at present. Because of the inclement weather, Pence went right onto Air Force 2 without stopping for photos.
He will return to his home in Washington, D.C. as President Donald Trump debates former Vice President Joe Biden in Ohio this evening.
Posted 7:59 p.m.
Vice President Pence is now on his way back to Lancaster Airport to depart.
Posted 7:41 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump is well prepared to debate former Vice President Joe Biden in the first presidential debate Tuesday night.
“People will ask me, ‘How long has the president been preparing for the debate?’” Pence said from the stage at a Lititz, Pennsylvania farm. “All his life.”
“After you see the debate tonight, you’ll forget I was even here,” Pence said later in his remarks.
Pence also acknowledged the 22 million jobs that have been lost since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and praised Trump’s leadership for returning 10.6 million of those jobs.
Of those jobs that have been reinstated, 580,000 of them are in Pennsylvania, Pence said.
“Under the president’s leadership, we’re opening up America again,” he added.
Pence celebrated the number of manufacturing jobs created during the first three years of their presidency.
When Trump campaigned four years ago to return jobs to the United States, Pence said the Obama administration asked “What magic wand do you have?”
The crowd quickly responded, “Trump.”
The crowd also gave Pence a standing ovation for the Trump administration’s opposition to abortion.
“I couldn’t be more proud to serve for a president who stands for the sanctity of life,” Pence said.
Pence continued to take jabs at Biden, claiming he supports tax-payer funded abortions and that Biden would “be nothing more than a Trojan horse for the radical left.”
Pence concluded his remarks at 7:34 p.m.
Pence will now return to the motorcade to travel back to Air Force 2, leaving out of Lancaster Airport. Although Pence is considered the host of the watch party, he will return to Washington, D.C. this evening to watch the debate.
Posted 7:39 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump is prepared for the first presidential debate between him and former Vice President Joe Biden.
“With just about two hours and seven minutes to go, it’s on,” Pence said.
Pence took the stage at Meadow Spring Farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania at 6:53 p.m. in front of a crowd of approximately 500 people.
“Pennsylvania and America need four more years, and the road to victory goes straight through Pennsylvania,” Pence added.
Pence briefly recognized the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and said he honors her service and life. Trump has a duty to appoint a new justice, Pence said, and praised his pick Amy Coney Barrett, calling her “a woman of great character” and “a principled conservative.”
The crowd gave Pence a standing ovation as he discussed past riots and looting in United States cities.
The crowd also celebrated Trump’s endorsement announced Tuesday from the Philadelphia Firefighters' and Paramedics' Union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. The Philadelphia union broke with the International Association of Fire Fighters, which endorsed Biden.
Pence’s speech focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to invest in the United States military. He also asked for the several dozens of veterans to raise their hands and be recognized.
“Veterans were literally dying waiting to receive care at our VA hospital,” Pence said, adding that Trump initiated new accountability measures and fired thousands of VA employees.

Vice President Mike Pence claps after making an abrupt stop on Lititz Pike to wave and cheer with supporters whole lined Route 501 chanting, "four more years," while en route to a farm in Manheim Borough in Lancaster County, Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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Vice President Mike Pence waves as he arrives at Lancaster Airport on Air Force Two, Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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People wait for Vice President Mike Pence to land at Lancaster Airport on July 9, 2020. Pence is making a stop in Manheim before continuing his bus tour to West Chester and Philadelphia, where he will speak at a the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5.
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Congressman Lloyd Smucker, left, greets Vice President Mike Pence at Lancaster Airport after Pence landed on Air Force Two Thursday, June 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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Vice President Mike Pence arrives on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People wait for Vice President Mike Pence before he arrives on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People gather to look through the barricade as Vice President Mike Pence arrives on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People look toward Lancaster Airport from Route 501. Vice President Mike Pence arrived on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People with Trump flags looked toward Lancaster Airport from the Sheetz on Route 501. Vice President Mike Pence arrived on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People with "Black Lives Matter" signs look toward Lancaster Airport from Sheetz on Route 501. Vice President Mike Pence arrived on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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People with Trump flags looked toward Lancaster Airport from near Route 501. Vice President Mike Pence arrived on Air Force Two at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- Ty Lohr | Digital Staff

Vice President Mike Pence's tour bus is seen at Lancaster Airport prior to Air Force Two arriving, Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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An armed police officer is seen on top of a hanger at Lancaster Airport prior to the arrival of Vice President Mike Pence, Thursday, June 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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Congressman Lloyd Smucker, right, Lancaster County Commissioner Ray D'Agostino, second from right, and Lisa Scheller, a republican candidate, walk toward the runway at Lancaster Airport to meet Vice President Mike Pence as he arrives at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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Air Force Two, carrying Vice President Mike Pence, is seen at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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FILE: Congressman Lloyd Smucker waits to greet Vice President Mike Pence at Lancaster Airport after Pence landed on Air Force Two Thursday, June 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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Supporters cheer for Mike Pence along Lititz Pike (Route 501) as the vice president drives through on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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Supporters cheer for Mike Pence as the vice president drives through on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

Supporters cheer for Mike Pence as the vice president drives through on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

Air Force Two, carrying Vice President Mike Pence, is seen at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

A helicopter is seen flying over Lititz before the arrival of Air Force Two, carrying Vice President Mike Pence, at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

Vice President Mike Pence exits Air Force Two as he arrives at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
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TV crews wait for Vice President Mike Pence to land at Lancaster Airport on July 9, 2020. Pence is making a stop in Manheim before continuing his bus tour to West Chester and Philadelphia, where he will speak at a the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5.
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Supporters cheer for Mike Pence along Lititz Pike (Route 501) as the vice president drives through on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

People watch as Vice President Mike Pence's bus drives out of the Lancaster Airport on July 9, 2020. Pence is making a stop in Manheim before continuing his bus tour to West Chester and Philadelphia, where he will speak at a the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5.
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Air Force Two is seen beside Vice President Mike Pence's bus at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will make a stop at a Manheim farm before a bus tour to Philadelphia, where he will speak with police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police “Back the Blue” rally.
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Congressman Lloyd Smucker, right, and Lancaster County Commissioner Ray D'Agostino, left speak with Vice President at Lancaster Airport Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

Vice President Mike Pence exits Air Force Two as he arrives at Lancaster Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Pence will be making a few stops in Pennsylvania while on a bus tour, including at a Manheim farm, a business in Chester County and a “Back the Blue” rally at a Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
- TY LOHR | Digital Staff

Pennsylvania State Police motorcycles lead the motorcade for Vice President Mike Pence as it comes into the square in Manheim Thursday, July 9, 2020.
- BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer