“Why we're hurting worse than any state in America - it's because of these policies,” Laxalt said in a speech focused on tying his opponent, Democratic Sen. By and large, the group pointed to high inflation and rising gas prices, denouncing economic conditions in Nevada under Democratic control. The group of candidates, who each delivered roughly five minute-long campaign speeches, offered praise for Trump, while addressing key issues for the Republican base, including the economy, crime and immigration. Mark Amodei, who represents Congressional District 2 Sam Peters, candidate for Congressional District 4 Michele Fiore, candidate for state treasurer Stavros Anthony, candidate for lieutenant governor and Andy Matthews, candidate for state controller. That ticket included Marchant Chattah Rep. (David Calvert/Nevada Independent)Īlong with Lombardo and Laxalt, the event featured “the entire Nevada Trump ticket,” who urged Republicans in the audience to turn out to vote in November. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt appears before the crowd during a "Save America" Trump campaign rally in Minden, Nevada on Saturday, Oct. The Saturday rally came just as mail ballots are being sent out to voters across deep red, rural Nevada, and just two weeks before the start of the state’s early voting period on Oct.
Steve Sisolak as weak on crime, and calling for the use of the death penalty to punish drug dealers. Trump echoed messaging from that Las Vegas speech, attacking Democratic Gov. Senate, three House seats and the governor’s office.ĭuring his last Nevada visit, a trip to Las Vegas in July to boost Lombardo and Laxalt, Trump railed against Democratic crime policies, describing Nevada as a “cesspool of crime.” The event marked Trump’s second visit this cycle to battleground Nevada, where Republicans are seeking to capitalize on high inflation and dissatisfaction with Democratic President Joe Biden to flip a slew of Democrat-held federal and statewide seats, including a pivotal seat in the U.S. He also hinted at plans to run for re-election in 2024, saying about his presidential runs, “we may have to do it again,” followed by chants of “We want Trump” from the crowd.
I mean think of this, how about, including the break in of my home, concerning the so-called ‘document hoax’ case.” “We have a weaponized Department of Justice and FBI on everything. “For six straight years, the witch hunts, hoaxes and abuses have been coming at us fast and furious,” Trump said. Trump repeatedly attacked Democratic President Joe Biden, lamented the United States as a “failing nation” and denounced investigations into his conduct as political attacks - including the Department of Justice’s investigation into classified documents Trump took after leaving office. You now have gasoline, $5 today, $5.54 a gallon.”īut the majority of his remarks disregarded Nevada entirely. “Two years ago, everything was so good in our country, and now, it's going to pieces. “Under Democrat rule, the price of gas in Nevada is up 100 percent,” Trump said. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt and gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo.ĭuring a nearly 90-minute speech delivered in front of thousands of cheering supporters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport, roughly 12 miles south of the State Capitol, Trump blamed Democrats for high inflation and what he described as an “invasion” at the southern border, while also boosting down-ticket Republicans, including secretary of state candidate Jim Marchant and attorney general candidate Sigal Chattah.
Former President Donald Trump attacked Nevada’s top Democrats as weak on crime and damaging to the economy during a Saturday campaign rally in Minden, Nevada for the state’s top Republican candidates, including U.S.
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