On December 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump is set to deliver his first rally-style speech in Phoenix, Arizona, at the AmericaFest event organized by Turning Point USA. This event marks a significant moment for Trump, who recently won the election against Vice President Kamala Harris by a 5.5% margin in Arizona, the largest victory among swing states [494c1425].
Charlie Kirk, the chief of Turning Point USA, has emphasized the importance of this event, framing it as part of the 'biggest conservative movement' in recent history. The rally is expected to feature other prominent conservative figures, including Senator Ted Cruz and former ICE Director Tom Homan, highlighting the unity within the conservative ranks following the election [494c1425].
Just a day before Trump's speech, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a stopgap spending bill. However, the final spending bill did not include Trump's request for a suspension of the debt limit, although it did provide disaster relief funding [494c1425]. Trump's call for suspending the debt limit is part of ongoing negotiations as he seeks to solidify his agenda moving forward into his presidency [494c1425].
This rally comes on the heels of Trump's final campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on November 5, 2024, where he reflected on his political journey and the significance of his rallies in engaging with supporters. The transition from campaign rallies to post-election events like AmericaFest signals a new phase in Trump's political strategy as he aims to galvanize conservative support for his administration [5a82ced4].
