Staff Reports
Donald Trump made headlines once again, taking center stage as the special guest at Tucker Carlson’s Live Tour in Glendale, Arizona, on Halloween night. For nearly two hours, the former president held court on a variety of topics, from political investigations to immigration reform, proving that he is far from fading into the background.
Kicking things off, Trump honed in on what he believes is the most pressing issue facing America: illegal immigration. He was clear in his conviction that the chaos wrought by the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies has created far more problems than just rising inflation. With his signature flair, Trump pointed out that allowing a flood of criminals to enter the country has put American lives at risk. He reiterated his commitment to a “mass deportation” strategy if given another chance, signaling a return to his signature tough-on-border-issues approach that captured voter attention in 2016.
📍Glendale, AZ
At Trump's event tonight with Tucker Carlson, the former President said, “The rallies are the biggest in history… this is a part of a rally. We never had an empty seat, and nobody leaves early.”
Here's a timelapse of the final 33 minutes of the event. pic.twitter.com/qC6crmONRN
— Alex Tabet (@AlexanderTabet) November 1, 2024
Moving on, Trump didn’t shy away from the investigations that dogged his presidency. He portrayed these inquiries as little more than political witch hunts led by rivals who were determined to undermine his achievements. Reminiscing about the infamous Mueller Report, Trump dismissed the entire Russian collusion narrative, branding it as nothing more than a hoax aimed at discrediting him. He cleverly linked this to the concept of an “enemy from within,” suggesting that these partisan attacks are a direct threat to the fabric of American democracy.
A surprise topic for the evening was Trump’s pardon of Scooter Libby, Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff, during his first term. This rarely-discussed act of clemency provided Trump with a platform to tout loyalty and demonstrate how he works with former political allies—even those who may not be in the limelight. It was yet another reminder that Trump remains connected to the Republican establishment, even if he often bucks the traditional party line.
Liz Cheney was in the crosshairs of Trump’s criticisms, as he recounted his grievances against her actions in Congress, particularly her penchant for hawkish foreign policy. The former president finds such attitudes detrimental, especially when the focus should be on strengthening America from within. He also didn’t hold back on sharing his opinions about John Bolton, another administration figure whose views he deemed out of touch with mainstream America.
As the evening wound down, Trump issued a stark warning about the potential election of Kamala Harris, claiming that her victory would only exacerbate the already dire issues the nation faces. With the confidence that only Trump can muster, he declared that he was the solution to America’s problems, vowing to “put our country back together” and proclaiming that the United States would once again be the greatest country in the world. As always, it’s not just talk; Trump’s presence indicates that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon, and his supporters are ready to rally behind him yet again.
