Donald Trump’s latest stop at Turning Point USA’s AmFest in Phoenix, Arizona, was, unsurprisingly, a spectacle. Fresh off his sweeping victory in November’s election, where he reclaimed Arizona and trounced Democrats in all seven swing states, Trump came out swinging. And if his opponents were hoping for a toned-down version of the president-elect, they were sorely disappointed.
“The Democrats don’t know what hit them,” Trump told the roaring crowd, grinning ear to ear. “Hopefully, they’ll lose it for a long time, then come to our side. We want to have ’em.” Classic Trump—mixing a jab with an invitation, as if he’s extending an olive branch while waving a flag of victory in the other hand. His follow-up? “Democrats used to be confidently wrong; now they’re just wrong.” Ouch.
The crowd ate it up, of course. The atmosphere at AmFest was electric, more like a campaign rally than a political event. Long lines of supporters waited to hear their guy hammer home his vision for America’s future, and he didn’t disappoint. Trump’s signature flair for hitting the topics that rile up both his base and his critics was on full display.
Donald Trump at AmFest gleefully depicts how the Democrats lost their mojo after Trump’s victory:
“The other side now, they lost their confidence. If watch TV, they’re befuddled. They don’t know what the hell happened. Hopefully they’ll lose it for a long time, then come to our… pic.twitter.com/HwTP0m7jvn— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 22, 2024
One of his sharpest points was on the transgender issue. Trump vowed to put an end to medical “transitioning” for minors, an issue that’s drawn increasing scrutiny nationwide. He brought up Chloe Cole, a prominent detransitioner and activist, who has been vocal about the harm caused by these irreversible procedures. Cole’s presence only added fuel to the fire, and the crowd roared in approval. For conservatives, it was a moment that underscored the cultural battlegrounds they’re fighting.
OMG President Trump at Amfest just promised executive orders to END CHILD TRANSITION.
Also stated that the official White House policy will be that there are ONLY TWO GENDERS.
SANITY IS BACK!! pic.twitter.com/rkPwKxQ9wZ
— Chloe Cole ⭐️ (@ChoooCole) December 22, 2024
Donald Trump is going to clean house.
Let’s start with firing the premier child transition advocate.
This cult is finished. pic.twitter.com/5HQYimIojP
— Chloe Cole ⭐️ (@ChoooCole) November 6, 2024
Trump also hit on border security—a favorite topic of his and one that resonates deeply in Arizona. While Congress squabbled over budget talks this week, ending with a continuing resolution to fund the government through March, Trump’s message was clear: no half-measures. Sure, he didn’t get the debt ceiling increase he wanted, but his “fight, fight, fight” mantra left no doubt that he’s gearing up for battle.
“Together we will FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, and we will WIN, WIN, WIN!”: President Trump closes out keynote address at TPUSA’s AmFest 2024 pic.twitter.com/kOh6J3Lrkh
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) December 22, 2024
And because it wouldn’t be a Trump event without a little showmanship, he closed the rally with his now-iconic anthem, “Y.M.C.A.” The Village People may not have imagined their hit song becoming the soundtrack of a political revolution, but here we are.
As Trump looks toward his return to the Oval Office, events like AmFest signal one thing: the MAGA train isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Buckle up, folks—it’s going to be a wild ride.
