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RNC Statement on President Trump's at Tonight’s Presidential Debate on ABC

RNC Statement on President Trump's Debate Victory

PHILADELPHIA – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement on President Trump’s dominant performance in tonight’s presidential debate on ABC:

“It’s no wonder that Kamala Harris wants to turn the page on her record of failure. After President Trump delivered a booming economy, a secure border, and peace through strength, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden unleashed over 20 percent inflation, mass amnesty for half a million illegal immigrants, violent crime in communities across the country, and destruction and chaos around the world. Kamala Harris can’t run away from her record as a weak and failed vice president who wants to force her dangerously liberal vision upon America. Voters know they were better off four years ago, and after tonight, the choice is clear: President Trump has the record, the momentum, and the message to lead Republicans to victory on November 5.”

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement on Joe Biden

RNC Statement on Joe Biden and the Democrat Party's Decline and Disarray

WASHINGTON – Today, following the news that Joe Biden is not seeking re-election, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump released the following statement:

“President Trump will win this election because he is the only person who will rebuild our southern border, restore our economy and secure our standing in the world.

"Every single failure we’ve seen from Joe Biden – the Afghanistan withdrawal, a border crisis, crushing inflation, and America weakened abroad – has been delivered hand-in-hand with Kamala Harris. Not only would Harris be a disaster in the White House, but she also helped Biden cover up his declining health while in office, which destroys her credibility.

"As Democrats fall apart, President Trump is uniting the American people behind his winning agenda.”

President Donald Trump Speech at the Republican National Convention

President Trump Delivers A Powerful Speech At The RNC

President Donald Trump delivered a powerful speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday, where he formally accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

Eric Trump said: "He stood tall, fueled not by personal ambition, but by a profound love for this country and a love for all of you -- the American people. That man is the 45th President and soon to be 47th President of the United States."

Journalist Tucker Carlson: "I think it was divine intervention. But the effect it had on Donald Trump, he was no longer just a political party's nominee, or a former president, or a future president. This was the leader of a nation."

UFC President Dana White: "I'm in the tough guy business and this man is the toughest, most resilient human being that I have ever met in my life. The higher the stakes, the harder he fights -- and this guy never ever gives up!"

Highlights from President Trump's speech:

President Trump: “Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory...I am running to be president for ALL of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America.”

President Trump: “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful..."

President Trump: "In an age where our politics too often divide us, now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens. We are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

President Trump: "I'm here tonight to lay out a vision for the whole nation. To every citizen...I extend to you a hand of loyalty and of friendship. Together, we will lead America to new heights of greatness like the world has never seen before."

President Trump: "I am thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side: the next Vice President of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance, and his incredible wife, Usha."

President Trump: "So tonight, I make this pledge to the great people of America: I will end the devastating inflation crisis immediately, bring down interest rates and lower the cost of energy."

President Trump: "Whether you've supported me in the past or not, I hope you will support me in the future because I will bring back the American dream...With great humility, I am asking you to be excited about the future of our country."

President Trump: "A very special thank you to the extraordinary people of Milwaukee and the great state of Wisconsin...And by the way, Wisconsin, we are spending over $200 million dollars here, creating jobs and other economic development all over the place—I hope you will remember this in November!"

President Trump: "The greatest invasion in history is taking place right here in our country. They are coming in from every corner of the earth...and this administration does absolutely nothing to stop them."

President Trump: "Just a few short years ago under my presidency, we had the most secure border and best economy in the history of our country."

President Trump: "I'm going to protect Social Security and Medicare. Democrats are going to destroy Social Security and Medicare because all of these people -- by the millions they're coming in...they are destroying your Social Security and your Medicare."

President Trump: "Tonight America, this is my vow: I will not let these killers and criminals into our country. I will keep our sons and daughters safe."

President Trump: "For too long, our nation has settled for too little...You have been told to lower your expectations and to accept less for your families. I am here with the opposite message. Your expectations are not big enough."

President Trump: "Just like our ancestors, we must now come together, rise above past differences...and go forward, united as one people -- one nation -- pledging allegiance to one great, beautiful American flag."

President Donald J. Trump GOP Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech Excerpts, Republican National Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 18, 2024

President Donald J. Trump
GOP Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech
Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

July 18, 2024

I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength, and hope. Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country.
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Together, we will launch a new era of safety, prosperity and freedom for citizens of every race, religion, color, and creed.
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The discord and division in our society must be healed. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate and a shared destiny. We rise together. Or we fall apart.
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I am running to be president for ALL of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America.
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So tonight, with faith and devotion, I PROUDLY ACCEPT YOUR NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Let me begin this evening by expressing my gratitude to the American people for your outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt at my rally on Saturday.
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As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful to tell.
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Despite such a heinous attack, we unite this evening more determined than ever. Our resolve is unbroken, and our purpose is unchanged--to deliver a government that serves the American People.
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Everything I have to give, with all of the energy and fight in my heart and soul, I pledge to our nation tonight.
This election should be about the issues facing our country and how to make America successful, safe, free, and great again.
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In an age when our politics too often divide us, now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens—we are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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On this journey, I am deeply honored to be joined by my amazing wife, Melania. Thank you, Melania, and thank you also for your beautiful letter to America calling for national unity. It captivated so many.
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I also want to thank my entire family—Don and Kimberly, Ivanka and Jared, Eric and Lara, Tiffany and Michael, Barron, and of course, my ten wonderful grandchildren.
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I am thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side: the next VICE PRESIDENT of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance, and his incredible wife, Usha.
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And a very special thank you to the extraordinary people of Milwaukee and the great state of Wisconsin for hosting this outstanding convention.
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We will Make Wisconsin Great Again, I promise.
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I am here tonight to lay out a vision for the whole nation. To every citizen, whether you are young or old, man or woman, Democrat, Republican, or Independent, black or white, Asian or Hispanic, I extend to you a hand of loyalty and friendship.
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Together, we will lead America to new heights of greatness like the world has never seen before.
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Under our leadership, the United States will be RESPECTED again. No nation will question our power. No enemy will doubt our might. Our borders will be totally SECURE. Our economy will soar. We will return LAW and ORDER to our streets, PATRIOTISM to our schools, and importantly, we will restore peace, stability, and harmony all throughout the world.
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But to achieve this future, we must first rescue our nation from failed leadership. This will be the most important election in the history of our country.
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Under the current administration, we are a nation in decline.
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We have an INFLATION CRISIS that is making life unaffordable, ravaging the incomes of working and low-income families, and crushing our people.
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We also have an ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CRISIS – a massive invasion at our southern border that has spread misery, crime, poverty, disease, and destruction to communities all across our land.
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Then there is an INTERNATIONAL CRISIS the likes of which the world has seldom seen. War is now raging in Europe and the Middle East, a growing specter of conflict hangs over Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, and all of Asia, and our planet is teetering on the edge of World War Three, and this will be a war like no other.
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It is time for a CHANGE. We simply cannot sustain four more years of this administration.
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So tonight, I make this pledge to the great People of America.
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I will END the devastating Inflation Crisis immediately, bring down interest rates, and lower the cost of energy—we will DRILL, BABY, DRILL, which will lead to a large-scale decline in prices.
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I will END the Illegal Immigration Crisis by closing our border and finishing the wall, most of which I have already built.
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I will END every single International Crisis that the current administration has created—including the horrible war with Russia and Ukraine, and the war caused by the attack on Israel, both of which would never have happened if I were president.
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Together, we will restore VISION, STRENGTH, COMPETENCE, and COMMON SENSE to the Oval Office.
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Just a few short years ago under my presidency, we had the most secure border and the best economy in the history of our country. We had NO inflation, soaring incomes, and the world was at peace.
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But in less than four years, our opponents have turned incredible success into unparalleled tragedy and failure.
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Today, our cities are flooded with illegal aliens. Americans are being squeezed out of the labor force and their jobs taken. Inflation has wiped out the life savings of our citizens, and forced the Middle Class into a state of depression and despair.
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We cannot, and will not, let this continue. Less than four years ago, we were a great nation, and we will soon be a great nation again.
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With proper leadership, every disaster we are now enduring will be fixed—and fixed quickly.
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So tonight, whether you’ve supported me in the past or not, I hope you will support me in the future, because I will bring back the American Dream.
With great humility, I am asking you to be EXCITED about the future of our country.
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This week, the entire Republican Party has formally adopted an agenda for America’s renewal.
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First, we must get economic relief to our citizens. Starting on Day One, we will drive down prices and Make America AFFORDABLE again!
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Under this administration, groceries are up 50%, gasoline is up 60%, mortgage rates have quadrupled, and you can’t get the money anyway. Total household costs have increased an average of $28,000 per family.
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Republicans have a plan to bring down prices, and bring them down fast. By slashing energy costs, we will in turn reduce the cost of transportation, manufacturing, and all household goods. We have more liquid gold under our feet than any other country—we as a nation will make a fortune with oil and gas.
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Next, we will end the ridiculous waste of taxpayer dollars that is fueling the inflation crisis. And all of the trillions of dollars that are sitting there not yet spent, will be redirected for important projects like roads, bridges, dams, and we will not allow it to be spent on the meaningless Green New Scam.
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I will END the Electric Vehicle Mandate on Day One—thereby saving the U.S. auto industry from complete obliteration, and saving U.S. customers thousands of dollars per car.
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I will bring auto jobs back to our country, through the proper use of taxes, tariffs, and incentives, and will not allow massive auto manufacturing plants to be built in Mexico, China, or other countries, where they send the product back to the United States, and steal our jobs, creating a hopeless situation for our companies and autoworkers.
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We have long been taken advantage of by other countries, often being considered our allies. We lose jobs and revenue, they gain everything, and wipe out our businesses. I stopped it four years ago, and I will stop it again. We will not let countries come in, take our jobs, and plunder our nation.
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The way they will sell their product in America is to BUILD it in America, and ONLY in America. This will create massive jobs and wealth for our country.
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At the center of our plan for economic relief are massive tax cuts for workers—and that includes NO TAX ON TIPS. That means if you are a restaurant worker, bartender, hospitality worker, caddy, barber, mover, driver, or anyone else who relies on tip income, your tips will be 100% YOURS.
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I gave the biggest tax cut in history, bigger than the Reagan Tax Cuts, but I am going to lower taxes still further.
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By contrast, Democrats have promised to end the Trump Tax Cuts and impose a record-setting $5 trillion tax hike. I am going to LOWER taxes—Democrats are going to RAISE taxes.
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I am going to PROTECT Social Security and Medicare—Democrats are going to DESTROY Social Security and Medicare.
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Under my plan, incomes will skyrocket, inflation will vanish, jobs will come roaring back, and the Middle Class will prosper like never before.
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But no hope or dream we have for America can succeed unless we stop the illegal immigrant invasion at our Southern Border.
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At the heart of the Republican platform is our pledge to end this border nightmare, and to fully restore the sacred and sovereign borders of the United States of America—on Day One.
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Less than four years ago, I handed this administration the strongest border in American history.
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We ended all catch-and-release. Shut down asylum fraud. Stopped human trafficking, and forged historic agreements to keep illegal aliens on foreign soil.
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Under the Trump Administration, if you came in illegally, you were apprehended immediately and deported.
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The current administration terminated every single one of those great Trump policies that I put in place to seal the border.
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They suspended wall construction, ended Remain in Mexico, cancelled our Safe Third agreements, demolished Title 42, implemented nationwide catch-and-release, and took 93 executive actions to throw open our border to the world.
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The greatest invasion in history is taking place right here in our country—they are coming in from every corner of the earth, not just from South America, but from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East—they’re coming from everywhere, and this administration does nothing to stop them.
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They are coming from prisons and jails, from mental institutions and insane asylums, and terrorists at levels never seen before.
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Meanwhile, our crime rate is going UP, while crime statistics all over the world are plunging. That’s because they’re delivering their murderers, drug dealers, terrorists, and criminals of all shapes and forms, into the United States.
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We have become a dumping ground for the world, which is laughing at us. They think we’re stupid. They can’t believe what they’re getting away with, but getting away with it they are.
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In Venezuela, crime is down 72 percent. In El Salvador, murders are down 70 percent. The world’s criminals are coming here, to a town near you—and are being sent by their governments, because their governments are smarter than ours.
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Tonight, America, this is my vow: I will not let these killers and criminals into our country. I will keep our sons and daughters safe.
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As we bring security to our streets, we will help bring stability to the world.
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I was the first president in modern times to start NO NEW WARS.
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There was peace in Europe and the Middle East. Under President Bush, Russia invaded Georgia. Under President Obama, Russia took Crimea. Under the current administration, Russia is after all of Ukraine. Under President Trump, Russia took nothing.
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We defeated 100 percent of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, something that was going to take five years, and I did it in two months.
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I stopped the missile launches from North Korea.
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Iran was weak, broke, and wanted to make a deal—they were not spending money on Hamas, Hezbollah or other carriers of terror, and Iran was never going to have a nuclear weapon. Now, they can have one within 90 days, and they have $300 billion dollars to spread terror across the region.
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Our opponents inherited a world at peace and turned it into a planet of war.
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It began to unravel with the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, the worst humiliation in the history of our country. 13 heroic U.S. servicemembers were tragically and needlessly killed, 45 others were horrifically wounded, and $85 billion dollars’ worth of military equipment was left behind, along with many American citizens.
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Emboldened by that disaster, Russia invaded Ukraine. Israel endured the worst attack in its history. Now China is circling Taiwan, and Russian warships and nuclear submarines are operating 60 miles off our coasts in Cuba, and the media doesn’t want to talk about it.
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And to the entire world, we want our hostages back—and they better be back before I assume office, or you will be paying a very big price.
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With our victory in November, the years of war, weakness and chaos will be over.
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We will replenish our military, and build an Iron Dome Missile Defense System to ensure that no enemy can strike our homeland—and this great Iron Dome will all be MADE IN THE USA.
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We will unleash the power of American innovation—and as we do, we will soon be on the verge of finding the cures to cancer, Alzheimer’s, and many other diseases.
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We will restore and renovate our nation’s once-great cities, making them SAFE, clean, and beautiful again–and that includes our nation’s capital in Washington D.C. We will be proud of our capital again.
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America is on the cusp of a new Golden Age, but we must have the courage to seize it.
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Just a few short days ago, my journey with you nearly ended. And yet here we are tonight, all gathered together, talking about the future, promise, and renewal of America. We live in a world of miracles.
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None of us knows God’s plan, or where life’s adventure will take us. But if the events of last Saturday make anything clear, it is that every single moment we have on earth is a gift from God. We have to make the most of every day for the people and country we love.
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For too long, our nation has settled for too little. You have been told to lower your expectations and to accept less for your families.
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I am here tonight with the opposite message: Your expectations are not big enough. It is time to start expecting and demanding the best leadership in the world, leadership that is bold, dynamic, relentless, and fearless.
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We are Americans. Ambition is our heritage. Greatness is our birthright.
But as long as our energies are spent fighting each other, our destiny will remain out of reach. We must instead take that energy and use it to realize our country’s true potential—and write our own thrilling chapter of the American Story.
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Tonight, I ask for your partnership, for your support, and I am humbly asking for your vote. Every day, I will strive to honor the trust you have placed in me, and I will never let you down.
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To all of the forgotten men and women who have been neglected, abandoned, and left behind, you will be forgotten no longer. We will press forward, and together, we will WIN, WIN, WIN.
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Nothing will sway us. Nothing will slow us. And no one will stop us.
No matter what dangers come our way, no matter what obstacles lie in our path, we will keep striving toward our shared and glorious destiny—and WE WILL NOT FAIL.
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Together, we will SAVE THIS COUNTRY, we will restore the Republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people truly deserve.
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America’s future will be BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER, BRIGHTER, HAPPIER, STRONGER, FREER, GREATER, and MORE UNITED than EVER BEFORE!
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Thank you, God Bless You, God Bless Wisconsin, and God Bless the United States of America.

The Theme of the Third Night of the Republican National Convention is "Make America Strong Once Again."

Make America Strong Once Again

Under President Donald Trump, the world was safe because the United States projected unmatched strength across the planet. America's enemies feared and respected our resolve. Worldwide peace was maintained, knowing President Trump would swiftly demonstrate American power if challenged.

Under Joe Biden, America has never been less respected. Our allies are shocked by our feeble Commander-in-Chief, while our enemies exploit our vulnerabilities with spy balloons. Military-aged men flood our southern border, while authoritarians across the globe now see Biden's weakness as an open invitation to push their agendas.

Upon his return to the White House, President Trump will instantly revive American strength. From Day One, the Trump-Vance Administration will rebuild our military might, bring peace to Europe and the Middle East, secure our borders, and deliver a clear message to those who seek to destabilize our country and the world: America will not be trifled with.

As Obama's former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, Biden “has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades.”
• The Biden administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan surrendered $85 billion in military equipment to the Taliban and resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 U.S. service members.
• Violating a Trump-era law, Biden's administration funneled funds to the Palestinian government while they paid salaries to imprisoned terrorists and their families.
• In April 2021, despite clear warnings from State Department officials, Biden approved $235 million in aid to Palestinians, knowing Hamas could benefit.
• In September 2023, Biden unfroze $6 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for five U.S. hostages, emboldening Tehran.
• Biden's administration handed $100,000 to a university in Gaza that praises Hamas terrorists as "righteous martyrs."
• Biden reversed Trump’s decision to designate Iran-backed Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, easing pressure on a known terrorist group.
• By relaxing Trump's sanctions on Iranian oil sales, Biden allowed billions to flow to Iran, funding global terrorism.
• Under Biden, Iranian oil exports more than doubled after reversing Trump’s successful pressure campaign.
• Iranian-backed militias have launched over 165 attacks on American forces since October, killing three U.S. soldiers.
• Shockingly, just a month after 9/11, Biden suggested sending $200 million, no strings attached, to Iran.
• On his first day, Biden reversed a Trump rule aimed at preventing Chinese influence over America's power grid.
• Biden’s DOJ ended Trump’s “China Initiative,” which was crucial in combating Chinese economic espionage and protecting our infrastructure.
• Biden re-engaged with the World Health Organization, reversing Trump’s decision to cut ties over their role in China’s COVID cover-up.
• Biden’s “Inflation Reduction Act” could hand Chinese solar companies up to $1.4 billion annually in taxpayer subsidies.
• In 2000, Biden told Chinese state media, "China is not our enemy," downplaying the threat the Communist regime poses.
• In 2011, Biden reiterated his belief that a rising China is beneficial, ignoring the risks to U.S. interests.
• As a Senator, Biden voted to normalize trade with China, paving the way for trade abuses against the U.S.
• Biden waived sanctions on the Russian company building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
• Putin openly prefers Biden over Trump, citing Biden's predictability as an “old formation” politician.
• Biden halted new LNG export permits in January 2024, allowing Russia to overtake the U.S. as Europe’s primary natural gas supplier.
• Biden's blunders extend to Africa, where U.S. troops were declared illegal, forcing abandonment of a crucial $110 million air base.

A nation without borders is no nation at all:
• Joe Biden reversed the successful Trump policies that protected our nation from illegal immigration. As DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted, "We have rescinded so many Trump immigration policies, it would take so much time to list them."
• Biden's executive actions include halting construction of the border wall, suspending deportations, ending Remain in Mexico, and reinstating catch-and-release.
• Over 10 million illegal immigrants have crossed our border under Biden's watch, without proper vetting. His open-border policies have led to numerous heinous crimes.
• Deportations of illegal immigrants with criminal charges or convictions have plummeted by 67 percent under Biden.

Republican National Convention Nominates President Donald J. Trump for President, J.D. Vance for Vice President

Republican National Convention Nominates President Donald J. Trump for President, J.D. Vance for Vice President

MILWAUKEE – Today, at the Republican National Convention, Republican delegates from across the country nominated Donald J. Trump for President and Senator J.D. Vance for Vice President in a historic display of party unity.

“President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance are the most unifying and competitive ticket in political history. Donald J. Trump’s record of success as a businessman and as a president who made America wealthy, safe, strong, and great again, coupled with J.D. Vance’s inspirational biography, military service, and dedication to America's working families, will appeal to voters of all backgrounds across the country. After President Trump secured the Republican nomination in record time, enthusiasm continues to grow for his movement to Make America Great Again, and we will deliver a sweeping victory for the Trump-Vance ticket on November 5.” – Trump Campaign Senior Advisors Chris LaCivita & Susie Wiles

“The Republican Party is proud to nominate President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance as our next President and Vice President of the United States. The GOP is the party of working Americans, and Senator Vance has long championed the rural men and women left behind in Joe Biden’s America. His experience, on top of President Trump’s accomplishments for rural communities, like negotiating fairer trade deals like the USMCA and cutting red tape for our farmers, will show Americans in the Heartland that they have a home in President Trump’s movement to Make America Great Again. We look forward to welcoming Americans of all backgrounds into our ‘big tent’ Party and behind the Trump-Vance ticket in the leadup to Election Day.” – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump

2024 GOP Convention Program for Monday, July 15, 2024

2024 GOP Convention Program for Monday, July 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, as we kick off the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC), history is set to be made when President Donald J. Trump is officially nominated as the Republican presidential nominee by a roll call of GOP delegations from all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia.

The theme of the evening, Make America Wealthy Once Again, highlights President Donald J. Trump's vision to unleash America’s economic potential as well as the broad and growing support for his America First economic policies . After years of historic inflation, sky-high interest rates, record gas prices, unaffordable housing, all-time high credit debt, and job-killing regulations, America needs to return to the widespread economic prosperity that we experienced during the first Trump administration.

Tonight, we will hear from an array of speakers who have been left behind in Biden’s America, ranging from a struggling single mother to businessowners to union workers. President Trump’s plan for a second term includes beating Bidenflation and reducing prices, creating jobs, defending the American worker, and making housing affordable to restore the American Dream.
A list of today’s program speakers follows:

SPEAKERS
• Musical Performance by Chris Janson
• Representative Marjorie Taylor Green (GA-14)
• Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (NC)
• Representative Wesley Hunt (TX-38)
• Representative John James (MI-10)
• Sara Workman, Every Day American
• Senator Katie Britt (AL)
• Senator Tim Scott (SC)
• Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
• Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods
• Governor Kristi Noem (SD)
• Robert "Bobby" Bartels, Every Day American
• Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19)
• David Sacks, Former CEO of Yammer
• Vanessa Faura , Every Day American
• Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA
• Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN)
• Mark Laws, Every Day American
• Benjamin Josephs, Every Day American
• Amber Rose, Mother & Entrepreneur
• Linda Fornos, Every Day American
• Sean O'Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Statement from Trump Campaign and RNC

Statement from Trump Campaign and RNC

As was communicated earlier this evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action.

President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States. As our party's nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again.

Sincerely,

Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Senior Advisors Susie Wiles & Chris LaCivita

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump

Trump Campaign & RNC Announce Republican Convention Headliners

Trump Campaign & RNC Announce Republican Convention Headliners

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements announced a list of headliners and keynote speakers who will be addressing the Republican National Convention. Speakers include:

Family:
• Donald Trump Jr.
• Eric Trump
• Co-Chairman Lara Trump
• Kimberly Guilfoyle

Entertainers, Celebrities, & Industry Leaders:
• Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition
• Tucker Carlson, Television Host
• Savannah Chrisley, TV Personality and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
• Franklin Graham, Renowned Faith Leader
• Lee Greenwood, Country Music Star
• Alina Habba, Trump Campaign Senior Advisor
• Diane Hendricks, Owner of ABC Supply
• Tom Homan, Former Acting ICE Director
• Chris Janson, Country Music Star
• Perry Johnson, Businessman
• Charlie Kirk, CEO of TPUSA
• Sean O’Brien, President of TEAMSTERS
• Vivek Ramaswamy, Businessman
• Amber Rose, Rapper & Influencer
• David Sacks, CEO of Yammer
• Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods
• Dana White, CEO of UFC
• Steven and Zach Witkoff, Businessman

RNC Leadership
• RNC Chairman Michael Whatley
• COA Chairwoman Anne Hathaway
• Host Committee Chairman Reince Priebus

GOP Officials & Candidates:
• U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL)
• U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)
• U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)
• U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)
• U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
• U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), NRSC Chairman
• U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH)
• U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
• U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
• U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
• U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake (R-AZ)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Banks (R-IN)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers (R-MI)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Sam Brown (R- NV)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Dave McCormick (R-PA)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Hung Cao (R-VA)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde (R-WI)
• U.S. Senate Candidate Gov. Jim Justice (WV) & Babydog
• U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-4)
• U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-1)
• U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-6)
• U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-9), NRCC Chairman
• U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House GOP Conference Chair
• U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1)
• U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-6)
• U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)
• U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19)
• U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21)
• U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)
• U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10)
• U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2)
• U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1)
• U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)
• U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
• U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX-38)
• Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR)
• Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)
• Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND)
• Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
• Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX)
• Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA)
• Attorney General Brenna Bird (R-IA)
• Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC)
• Mayor Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas & Former Democrat
• Mayor Trent Conaway, Mayor East Palestine, Ohio
• Dr. Ben Carson, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
• Kellyanne Conway, Former Counselor to President Donald J. Trump
• Ric Grenell, Former Acting Director of National Intelligence
• Peter Navarro, Former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
• Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State
• Linda McMahon, Former U.S. Administrator of SBA
• Newt Gingrich, Former U.S House Speaker
• Lee Zeldin, Former U.S. Rep. (NY-1)

Donald Trump Campaign & RNC Announce Everyday American Convention Speakers

Trump Campaign & RNC Announce Everyday American Convention Speakers
President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements are releasing a list of the everyday Americans who will be speakers during next week’s Convention.

Convention planners are putting together an unprecedented lineup of iconic entertainers, faith leaders, GOP officials, and members of the First Family, and the stars of the Convention also include everyday Americans, who have faced immense hardship and are worse off under the Biden-Harris administration. President Donald J. Trump’s has a vision to Make America Great Again and policies to lift up all Americans. The Republican National Convention will provide a platform and voice for the workers, veterans, and families left behind in Joe Biden’s America.

A full list of the everyday Americans who will be featured in the 2024 GOP Convention’s programming with backgrounds are below in alphabetical order:

Annette Albright – Former School Teacher & Corrections Officer
A former corrections officer, Annette is a schoolteacher in North Carolina who wants to make a difference in her students’ lives as a positive mentor. Annette was a lifelong Democrat and even ran for local office as a Democrat. After seeing a decline in her community and realizing how Democrats have failed Black Americans, she will proudly be voting for President Donald J. Trump for the first time this year.

Robert “Bobby” Bartels, Jr. – Business Manager, Steamfitters Local 638A
Bobby is the business manager of Steamfitters Local 638A, a union with an almost century-and-a-half history in the Greater New York City Area. Four generations of Bobby’s family – including his maternal grandfather, great uncle, father, brother, cousins, and son – have been members of Steamfitters Local 638A. A lifelong Democrat, Bobby has become a powerful voice representing union workers who are now supporting President Trump.

David Bellavia – Decorated War Hero
David is a former U.S. Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah – the first and only currently living recipient of this honor for service during the Iraq War. David also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. In 2005, David was inducted into the New York Veterans’ Hall of Fame. He has subsequently gotten involved in politics in western New York State.

Madeline Brame – Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Madeline Brame is a national victims rights advocate and is involved with several not-for-profit groups that assist victims of violent crimes with financial and moral support and counseling to navigate a justice system geared to protect violent felons. She is an outspoken critic of “bail reform” and lesser sentences for repeat offenders. Her son, Sergeant Hason Correa, was murdered by career criminals. While the first district attorney prosecuting her son’s killers was confident in securing convictions and lengthy sentences, the soft-on-crime Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg took over the case and attempted to negotiate generous plea bargains with all four of Hason’s killers, declining to seek murder charges against two of the four assailants. That injustice spurred Madeline to act and stand up for other victims.

Jim Chilton – Rancher
Jim is a fifth-generation rancher from Arivaca, Arizona. His family has been in the cattle business for nearly 140 years. His ranch extends to the US-Mexico border and is located in a top corridor of drug smuggling and human trafficking. Jim’s concerns and issues with the border are shared by other ranchers in the Tucson Sector, regardless of whether their ranches also touch the border.

Linda Fornos – Mother & Life Insurance Industry Worker
A legal immigrant from Nicaragua residing in the Las Vegas area, Linda is a single mother of three children. She has sorely felt the impact of inflation under the Biden-Harris administration, especially as she works to rebuild her life after she lost nearly everything when her home burnt down in 2022. Linda will be voting for President Trump for the first time after repeatedly being let down by the Democrats she had previously supported.

Diane Evans – Property Manager & Trump Force 47 Captain
Diane is a 30-year resident of Florida but was born and raised in New Jersey. She owns a property management company that specializes in seasonal rentals. Diane never had any desire to get into politics until President Trump got elected in 2016. Although her husband admonished her that it was impossible for President Trump to win, Diane got involved with volunteering for the campaign in 2019 and got “the bug” to stay involved with getting President Trump elected. She is committed to work day and night to make sure that President Trump is re-elected this November.

Vanessa Faura – Mother and Activist
Vanessa is a legal Peruvian immigrant and mom. She has spent much of her career working with other mothers and communities she has seen harmed by Joe Biden’s America unable to pay for groceries, canceling family vacations, and struggling to pay for college.

Anne Fundner – Mother
In 2022, when Anne was living in California with her husband and three children, she experienced the unexpected and devastating loss of her 15-year-old son who was poisoned by fentanyl-laced pills. Shortly after her son’s death, Anne and her family moved to the East Coast to be closer to family and find a community to support them; California authorities would not pursue prosecution for her son’s overdose.

Benjamin Josephs – Small Businessowner
Ben and his wife live in Macomb County, Michigan with their six children. The Biden economy has taken a toll on his family’s small business, reducing his disposable income. He’s already had to cut back on vacations and outings for his family. Ben has also taken on the burden of caring for his ailing father, and business partner, who, in this economic climate, has been left without much. Benjamin’s American Dream of living in their own home has been shattered as he and his family are now having to move in with his parents.

Shabbos Kestenbaum – Jewish American & Alumnus, Harvard University
Shabbos is a proud American Jew and recent graduate of Harvard University. Shabbos has watched Joe Biden’s America threaten the lives of everyday Jewish Americans. Shabbos and his classmates are currently engaged in a lawsuit with their alma mater, Harvard, to fight for Jewish students at the university. Shortly after October 7, Shabbos shared that he, along with a few classmates, made a deliberate decision to reach out to Harvard and try to work with the administration to combat antisemitism on campus and create safe spaces for Jewish students. The response they received was that Harvard was unable or unwilling to show Jewish students that they belong at the school. Shabbos is a lifelong Democrat who will be voting for President Trump for the first time this year.

Erin Koper – Community Activist
Erin thought she’d be living the American Dream when she and her husband moved into their new home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Instead, Erin is living the American Nightmare with her community overrun by homelessness, drugs, and crime; she often wakes up in the morning to find used needles on the sidewalk in her neighborhood and fears going outside when it’s dark. Instead of giving up hope and accepting the decline of her neighborhood, Erin is an active member of her community and leads cleanup days.

David Lara – Businessowner & Community Activist
David is the owner of Desert Water, a water purification business serving Yuma County, Arizona. As a community leader and activist, David takes the future of Arizona seriously; David serves on the Yuma Union High School District #70 school board, among other volunteer roles. David is a firsthand witness to the negative impacts of illegal immigration overrunning and overburdening his community.

Mark Laws – Grandfather & Retiree
Mark is the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Retired life has not been easy for Mark; over the last four years inflation has made living off Social Security difficult; draining his savings. Mark hopes to one day take his grandchildren on a family trip to Disney but cannot afford to under the Biden-Harris administration’s abysmal economy.

Michael Morin – Rachel Morin’s Sibling
Michael lost his sister, Rachel, after she was brutally murdered on a hiking trail near her home by an illegal immigrant. Rachel was a mother of five.

Scott Neil – Decorated War Hero & Founder, Horse Soldier Bourbon
Scott is a retired special forces veteran with significant executive, operational, and combat experience, having served as a senior advisor to several general officers, senior civilian policy makers, national members of interagency task forces, and several Congressional committee members. Following the tragic events of 9/11, Scott conducted numerous successful special forces combat missions as part of the Commander’s In-Extremis Forces; he was one of the first to lead America's direct action and counter-terrorism charges into Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Scott has since become a voice in the veteran community as part of his drive to ensure our veterans receive the necessary support to ensure successful re-integration into civilian society. Recently, Scott started a craft distillery called American Freedom Distillery along with other special operations veterans in the Tampa Bay Area.

John Nieporte – Head Golf Pro, Trump International
John worked his way up from an assistant golf pro and Donald Trump’s caddie to become the head golf pro at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. John has tried to qualify for the U.S. Open “more than 20 times,” and it started with his boss, Trump, pushing him to concentrate on his game and follow his golf dreams.

Sgt. William Pekrul – Decorated War Hero
US Army William (Bill) Pekrul, a native of Milwaukee, entered the US Army during WWII at the age of 17. He was in the 29th Infantry and the 75th Infantry but also trained with the 5th Rangers at Ft. Benning, GA. Bill was part of the second wave of troops in the assault on Normandy on June 6th 1944. Wounds led to his having to recover in a hospital in England for 42 days, after which he was assigned to the 75th Infantry. Bill was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star for his performance in WWII. Bill and his wife Rose Mary have been married for 76 years and have 11 children.

Sarah Phillips – Petroleum Engineer
Originally from West Virginia, Sarah is a petroleum engineer who has spent much of her career working in oil fields. Sarah works to educate others about the impacts and importance of energy for our economy and country. Sarah is particularly passionate about one of the greatest gifts our country is endowed with: natural gas. Sarah has witnessed a decline in her industry under the Biden-Harris administration, which has doubled-down on their “Green New Deal”-inspired agenda; the worst-hit by this agenda are the everyday Americans who are unable to live an affordable life due to higher energy prices.

Carrie Ruiz – Golf General Manager, Trump National Doral
Carrie has been at the Trump National Doral property for years. During that time, she witnessed firsthand how the Trump family and its patriarch put hundreds of millions of dollars along with their sweat and tears into the Doral property after its acquisition. Carrie noticed how the Trumps went far beyond the usual, lazy touchups like new carpeting and a paintjob that real estate developers typically make with new properties. The Trump family instead put hundreds of millions of dollars along with their sweat and tears into the property; the legendary resort was stripped down to its core and rebuilt – all while the resort’s rich history and legendary status as one of the greatest golf resorts in the world was maintained.

Lorenzo Sewell – Pastor
Lorenzo was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in a physically and verbally abusive home. High school was an emotionally challenging experience for Lorenzo with his father going to prison and his younger brother getting killed. As a result, Lorenzo became heavily involved in drug use and dealing, ultimately becoming a gang leader. But despite this rough start in life, God had other plans for Lorenzo; on April 18, 1999, during his senior year at Fraser High School, Lorenzo had a ‘Damascus Road’ encounter with Jesus Christ that set his heart on fire. In January 2019, Lorenzo became the Lead Servant of Evangel Ministries in Detroit, a thriving urban congregation with a heart for gospel-centered service and discipleship. Lorenzo came to Evangel from Woodside Bible Church, where he was the lead pastor of the Pontiac Campus. Lorenzo also served as the director of the Dream Center of Pontiac.

Randy Sutton – Founder & Chairman, Board of Wounded Blue & Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Randy has spent most of his adult life serving his community. Randy spent over 30 years as a police officer, detective, and lieutenant in an active-duty law enforcement role. Randy is one of the most highly decorated police officers in the Las Vegas Police department history, with awards for valor, community service, and saving multiple lives. Randy founded Wounded Blue to support injured and disabled law enforcement officers.

UNC Fraternity Members
A group of students and fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill patriotically protected an American flag that had been disturbed by demonstrators during an anti-Israel protest on their campus. The students gained national attention as videos of the protest showed them standing strong to protect the American flag, even as protestors antagonized them.

Sara Workman – Mother
Sara is a single mother who moved from California to Arizona to provide a better life for her son. Although she still struggles to make ends meet in Joe Biden’s economy despite working a second job at the expense of precious time with her son, Sara maintains her faith in God and God’s plan for her and her family. Sara is a passionate supporter of President Trump and his vision to ensure a better future for her son.