Attendees leaving Trump's rally in Wilmington, NC, 28 minutes into his speech. He would continue for another 40 minutes.
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Samuel Benson
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- In an interview last Thursday, Sen. Mike Lee told me on the record that both Trump and Giuliani misdialed him on Jan. 6, thinking he was Tommy Tubberville.
- I've been to dozens of campaign rallies this cycle: Trump, Biden, Haley, DeSantis, etc. This Harris rally in Glendale, AZ, is — by far — the biggest crowd (and biggest venue) I've seen.
- 🚨@Deseret invited both major-party candidates to submit op-eds speaking directly to Latter-day Saint voters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign submitted one; former president Donald Trump’s did not. 🧵
- Replying to @sambbensonHe missed the second call, from Rudy Giuliani, later in the day. Giuliani left this voicemail:
00:00 - Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says she won't endorse Trump "I have a real struggle with people who do know better and should know better at the top of Republican politics, who are sowing doubt and chaos and confusion for political gain"
- NEW: Ariz. House Speaker Rusty Bowers walks back his support of Donald Trump: “I will be supporting somebody in the (2024) primary other than Mr. Trump”
- Replying to @sambbenson
- Senators praise Mitt Romney: McConnell: He has "uncompromising honesty" and "earnest humility" Manchin: "I’m a better person" for knowing him Collins: "I can’t imagine the Senate without Mitt Romney" (cont)
- Pretty clear example of the new GOP litmus test: Republican Senate candidate calls for respect for rule of law, and Trump campaign chief blasts himYou just ended your campaign
- Mayor John Giles, a Republican from Mesa, is getting raucous applause here for saying he'll vote for Harris/Walz. Says he's putting "country over party."
00:00I've been to dozens of campaign rallies this cycle: Trump, Biden, Haley, DeSantis, etc. This Harris rally in Glendale, AZ, is — by far — the biggest crowd (and biggest venue) I've seen. - Nothing says "Latter-day Saints" like coffee mugs and koozies (for hot chocolate and Diet Coke, of course)
The Trump campaign launched its “Latter-day Saints for Trump” coalition Tuesday evening. | By @sambbenson deseret.com/politics/2024/… - Replying to @sambbensonAt Trump’s rally in Wilmington, NC: 90-degree temperatures and no shade. Two dozen people are in a medical tent & more lined up outside. Some people are hitting the exits. Trump has not yet arrived.
- Scenes from Romney farewell address: Romney's wife, sons, grandchildren in attendance A dozen Democrats attend, several praise Romney Cory Booker calls him "true American patriot" Sen.-elect John Curtis watches from the floor No sign of Sen. Mike LeeSen. Mitt Romney delivered his final Senate speech Wednesday, describing his term representing Utah as “an honor” and praising his Senate colleagues — both Republicans and Democrats — for their friendship. deseret.com/politics/2024/…
