Trump Rallies in Arizona, Attacks Democrats and Honors Charlie Kirk
Former President Donald Trump urged Arizona voters to elect Republicans, criticizing Democratic leadership and referencing the State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump held a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday, urging supporters to vote Republican and warning that Democrats would "destroy our country." The former president endorsed GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Andy Biggs and other Republican candidates, while also taking aim at Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Trump's remarks drew on his recent State of the Union address, where he said Democrats refused to applaud or smile when he honored veterans. "Not one Democrat smiled or clapped," Trump stated, adding, "And that’s when I looked at them and I said, ‘You people are crazy.’"
Biggs, who spoke at the rally, echoed Trump's sentiment, referencing the State of the Union address and urging the crowd to "Vote Republican top to bottom. Let’s turn Arizona red."
Trump specifically targeted Hobbs, calling her a "low IQ individual" and criticizing her administration. He also endorsed Alex Kolodin for secretary of state, praising him as "a warrior for election integrity" while attacking the Democratic incumbent, Adrian Fontes. U.S. Representatives Paul Gosar and Eli Crane, as well as congressional candidate Mark Lamb, also received endorsements and praise from Trump.
The rally also included a tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump noted that it would have been Kirk’s birthday and remembered him as "A great person, a great man, a great friend of mine." He urged attendees to vote in Kirk's honor, stating, "In Charlie’s honor, we want you to go out and vote."