First appearance on Fox: Former President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the NRA Presidential Forum at the annual large-scale outdoor show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania next month, Fox News Digital has learned exclusively.
“President Trump's unwavering support for the Second Amendment and record of protecting the rights of gun owners makes him an exemplary speaker at this important event. His fellow NRA members “Can't wait to hear from President Trump for the eighth time,” the NRA said. President Charles Cotton said in a press release provided to Fox News Digital on Monday.
The NRA's Great American Outdoors Show will run from February 3rd to 11th and will include President Trump's speech at the Presidential Forum on February 9th. The NRA said this was the eighth time Trump has addressed NRA members, the last time in 2015, and that he is a “staunch defender of the NRA, the Second Amendment, and the right to self-defense.” He pointed out that it shows.
Trump, a front-runner for the Republican nomination, promised in 2016 that he would “never disappoint” NRA members, a promise that NRA leadership praised in a press release, saying Trump had made this promise during his time as commander-in-chief. He explained that he had followed through.
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Former President Trump attended the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
“As president, President Trump has appointed a record number of judges who respect the Second Amendment, designated firearms retailers as critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, and announced the 2019 NRA Annual Report. “We supported this commitment by withdrawing our signature from the ATT Arms Trade Agreement on stage at the next General Assembly meeting in Indianapolis,” the press release said, also noting that Trump is a lifetime member of the NRA.
The Great American Outdoor Show is billed as the world's largest outdoor show with more than 1,000 exhibitors across 650,000 square feet of exhibit space during the nine-day event. Events range from Trump speeches, concerts, dog and lumberjack competitions, and hunting and gun ownership forums.
NRA's Great American Outdoors Show will be held from February 3rd to 11th. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
“President Trump's attendance at the Great American Outdoor Show is a testament to his continued commitment to constitutional freedoms. His leadership will continue to support hunters, athletes, and the traditions of the outdoors. “This is critical to protecting the rights of all Americans we hold dear,” said the NRA executive director. -ILA's Randy Kozuch said in a press release.
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The NRA's announcement comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday, ahead of the New Hampshire primary, that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race. The first US primary will pit President Trump against former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
A handgun depicting former President Trump seen at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Trump dominated last week's Iowa caucuses, winning 98 of the state's 99 counties. New Hampshire polls show Trump leading Haley, with the average FiveThirtyEight poll showing Haley's approval rating at 36.1%, while Trump's approval rating is nearly 49.8%. ing.
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Pennsylvania, where the NRA event will be held, is a battleground state where Trump won 48.84% of the vote in 2020, while President Biden, who is from Scranton, received 50.01% of the vote. The former president faced off against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016, winning the state with more than 40,000 more votes than Clinton.
After DeSantis resigned Sunday afternoon, Trump told Fox News Digital he was “very honored.” Mr. DeSantis supported his bid for the White House.He added that he looked forward to “working with him to defeat Joe Biden.”
Former President Trump wearing a personalized NRA jacket. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
President Trump told Fox News Digital that he was “very honored to have this support.” “I look forward to working with him to defeat Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt president in our nation's history.”
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The Great American Outdoor Show is held annually in Harrisburg, and last year's event drew “200,000 NRA members and patriots to celebrate their hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions,” according to a press release. .
