President-elect Trump is set to deliver his first rally-style speech since his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris at the Phoenix Convention Center as part of Turning Point’s annual AmericaFest. The event, referred to as a “Tribute to Arizona” in honor of the state’s support for Trump, is expected to be the biggest conservative movement in the country. Trump’s appearance comes after Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a stopgap spending bill, although negotiations were tense, with Trump calling on Republicans to suspend the debt limit.
During the negotiations for the spending bill, conservatives and Trump allies criticized the original lengthy legislation which included provisions such as increasing lawmakers’ cost of living. Trump had requested a suspension of the debt ceiling, which was not included in the final bill sent to President Biden. Despite not speaking publicly since the bill’s passage, Trump is reportedly unhappy with it. The event in Phoenix will also feature speeches from conservative lawmakers and allies, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, upcoming Trump administration border czar Tom Homan, comedian Rob Schneider, and Turning Point Chief Charlie Kirk.
The AmericaFest event in Phoenix began on December 19 and will conclude following President Trump’s speech on Sunday. The event aims to reenergize conservative students and voters while celebrating America as the greatest country in the world. This year’s event is expected to be the largest ever hosted by Turning Point, showcasing the loyalty of the people of Arizona to President Trump. Lawmakers worked to avert a government shutdown by passing a stopgap spending bill, which did not include Trump’s requested suspension of the debt limit.
President Trump’s appearance at the Phoenix event comes after his decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, the largest win in Arizona of all the swing states. His speech is expected to energize conservative supporters ahead of the upcoming political landscape. Prior to his speech, other conservative figures will address the crowd, further bolstering the event’s significance and impact. The event coincides with Congress narrowly avoiding a government shutdown through the passage of a stopgap funding bill, which did not include all of Trump’s requested provisions, indicating ongoing tensions within the political landscape.
