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Former President Donald Trump is set to make his first town hall appearance in north Phoenix, led by Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. This visit is part of a Western swing that will also include fundraising events in other cities, with appearances expected to raise millions of dollars. The town hall is part of Turning Point’s Chase the Vote campaign, aimed at securing votes for Trump’s presidential bid by connecting with voters in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Georgia.
Trump’s First Town Hall in Phoenix After Felony Conviction
Donald Trump will attend his first town hall in north Phoenix a week post his conviction of 34 felony counts in a hush-money trial. This conversation will be led by Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA and a well-known MAGA personality. Attendees can ask Trump about his policies and opinions directly.
The former president is planning a Western swing which includes fundraising events in San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, and a rally in Las Vegas on June 9. These appearances are expected to raise millions of dollars, with ticket prices reaching up to $300,000 per person.
Who is Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk is known for co-founding several Turning Point-themed organizations, including Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action. The first focuses on promoting conservative ideas in schools and colleges, while the second is actively involved in electing selected Republicans. Kirk is also a prominent voice in the conservative media and a staunch, pro-Trump personality. He has been a prominent election denier and opposed pleas for social distancing and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Turning Point Action?
Turning Point Action is the political arm of a conservative Phoenix-based organization led by Kirk. It engages younger Republicans in politics and currently focuses on the multistate Chase the Vote program. This program aims to boost Republican turnout in the upcoming November elections by identifying potential right-leaning non-voters.
The organization hopes to encourage conservatives to vote by mail, a practice discouraged by Trump and other Republicans in 2020 with baseless claims. Trump announced “Swamp The Vote USA” on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of early voting and promising to secure votes.
Trump’s Visits to Dream City Church
Trump’s scheduled visit to Dream City Church marks his second public event at the venue. His previous visit in June 2020, amid the pandemic, was viewed as a superspreader event. The church had incorrectly claimed it had an air purification system that could kill “99.9%” of COVID-19 within 10 minutes.
Who gets to ask Trump questions?
While Kirk is hosting the event, voters will have the opportunity to ask Trump questions live during the town hall. According to a recent FiveThirtyEight poll, Trump leads the Arizona polls by approximately 5 percentage points.
What is Turning Point’s Chase the Vote campaign?
The town hall event is part of Turning Point’s Chase the Vote program. This program aims to hire over 1,000 employees to secure votes for Trump’s presidential bid, focusing on voters in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Turning Point PAC and Turning Point Action are hosting the event at Dream City Church, which begins at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
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