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Former President Donald Trump will visit Arizona for a town hall event in Phoenix, where he will take live questions from the audience. The event is being hosted by Turning Point Action, an Arizona-based conservative group. This comes after Trump was found guilty of 34 charges related to a “hush money” scheme during the 2016 election, making him the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.
Trump to Visit Arizona for Town Hall Event Amidst Conviction Charges
Ex-President Donald Trump is set to participate in a town hall event in northern Phoenix, Arizona. This visit, hosted by MAGA-affiliated conservative group Turning Point Action, will see Trump answer live questions from the audience.
The timing of this visit follows Trump’s recent felony conviction linked to a “hush money” scheme during the 2016 election. He makes the unprecedented move of seeking re-election after efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential loss.
Turning Point Action founder Charlie Kirk emphasized the economy and immigration as top Republican issues for the 2024 election. Kirk expressed that the town hall format allows Trump to contrast his views with those of President Joe Biden.
Trump’s affinity for Arizona as a campaign location is well-documented, with multiple visits during his political career. However, recent planned visits have been canceled, including a rally scheduled for January amidst a feud within the Arizona GOP.
Despite these cancellations, Trump’s presence in Arizona has been minimal, lagging behind his 2020 election cycle activities. Turning Point Action’s plans for a field mobilization effort in swing states like Arizona could make up for this deficit.
However, Biden’s re-election team criticized Trump’s absence in the state and Turning Point’s efforts to undermine the 2020 election results. The Arizona Democratic Party spokesperson labeled Kirk as an extremist and accused him of financing January 6 insurrectionists.
The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday at Dream City Church. Trump has previously appeared at this venue in 2020, with another event planned for January that was ultimately canceled.
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