Overview
- The Turning Point USA rally at Dream City Church on Friday featured President Trump and Arizona Republican leaders, drew more than 3,000 people according to the group, and saw organized protests outside.
- Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk introduced Trump days after skipping a Georgia event over safety concerns following threats, stepping back into the spotlight after her husband Charlie Kirk’s 2025 assassination.
- Attendees had to check their voter registration at the door, part of Turning Point’s broader effort to collect voter data and build turnout operations in Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire.
- Trump used the stage to boost Arizona Republicans including gubernatorial hopeful Andy Biggs and welcomed Rep. Juan Ciscomani to the lineup, while Rep. David Schweikert remained off the program after past criticism of Turning Point.
- Before and during the event, Trump said talks with Iran would continue through the weekend and that the U.S. naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until a final agreement.