During her address on Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake pointed to members of the media and told them they were not welcome there after years of lying about her, elections, and former President Donald Trump.
“Welcome, everybody who’s watching at home and welcome everybody in this great arena tonight. We love you all. Actually, actually, wait a minute… I don’t mean that. I don’t welcome everybody in this meeting, in this room,” Lake, a former journalist and newscaster, said while pointing to the press gallery. “The guys up in the fake news have worn out your welcome. You’ve worn it out guys.”
“You have spent the last eight years lying about President Donald Trump and his amazing patriotic supporters. Actually, guys, they lie about everything. They’ve lied about Joe Biden’s health, the economy, the laptop, the border. I could go on and on and on. But the really good news is that every day more and more people are turning off the fake news,” she added.
During the remainder of her speech, Lake drew some of the biggest applause of the evening. “The problems we face are huge. The problems caused by the Democrat party, but the solutions guys, they’re really simple. First of all, stop the Biden invasion and build the wall. Easy,” she said. Lake again briefly paused her speech while the crowd erupted into chants of “Build that wall!”
“And while we’re building the wall, let’s kick Bidenomics to the curb and bring back the MAGAnomics. Is that okay?” the GOP Senate hopeful and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate continued. “I miss the strong Trump economy. And because I’m a mama bear, I want to replace this indoctrination, this psychological abuse they’re inflicting on our children with a real solid quality education. It’s all common sense. The great news is that we can solve these problems, and to be honest, we must solve these problems for the sake of our children because that’s really what this is all about, right?”
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In an announcement made through Trump’s Truth Social account, it was revealed that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be Trump’s running mate for the 2024 election. Vance, a renowned author and former Marine, is expected to play a pivotal role in Trump’s efforts to regain support from working-class voters across America. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump wrote.
Trump commended his vice presidential choice, JD Vance, for his diverse accomplishments, including his Marine Corps service, academic success at The Ohio State University and Yale Law School, and his notable career in technology and finance. Trump highlighted Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy,” a bestselling memoir that delves into the life of the American working class in the Rust Belt, which has also been adapted into a major film, underscoring its wide resonance and appeal.
“J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond,” Trump continued.
“As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Congratulations to Senator J.D. Vance, his wife, Usha, who also graduated from Yale Law School, and their three beautiful children. MAGA2024!” Trump concluded.
