By Daniel Stefanski |
In what might be considered one of the most remarkable presidential conventions in modern American history, the Trump campaign is leaning on the stories of everyday Arizonans to make the case for former President Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House.
According to the 2024 Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements, three Arizonans were selected to speak in the leadup to former President Donald J. Trump’s historic coronation as the next Republican nominee for President of the United States of America. These three are considered “everyday Americans,” who “have faced immense hardship and are worse off under the Biden-Harris administration.” This convention means to “provide a platform and voice for the workers, veterans, and families left behind in Joe Biden’s America.”
The first Arizonan featured in the list released late last week was Jim Chilton. Chilton’s bio in the program is as follows: “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.”
The second Arizonans featured in the list was David Lara. Lara’s bio in the program is as follows: “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.”
The final Arizonan featured in the list was Sara Workman. Workman’s bio in the program is as follows: “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.”
Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Senior Advisors Susie Wiles & Chris LaCivita said, “From the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s campaign to Make America Great Again, we’ve received an outpouring of support from everyday Americans who are ready to turn the page on the last four years of failure, disaster, and embarrassment at home and abroad. The 2024 Republican National Convention will showcase President Trump’s vision to turn our country around and launch our America First movement to victory come November.”
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump added, “The 2024 Republican National Convention will undoubtedly continue to build the energy and momentum necessary to drive President Donald J. Trump to victory this fall. It’s no coincidence the Convention will lay out President Trump’s vision to restore America in Wisconsin – ground-zero on the road back to the White House.”
Arizona’s eleven Electoral College votes are closely contested and are vital for securing the presidency. Trump previously won Arizona on his way to the 2016 win over Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. He narrowly finished behind Joe Biden in the Grand Canyon State in the 2020 contest.
The daily theme for Monday at the convention was “Make America Wealthy Once Again.” For Tuesday, “Make America Safe Once Again.” For Wednesday, “Make America Strong Once Again.” And for Thursday, “Make America Great Once Again.”
Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
