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But the main attraction, obviously, was Trump. He received a standing ovation after delivering a rousing affirmation of gay rights not often heard in the Republican Party. “We are fighting for the gay community, and we are fighting and fighting hard,” said the former president and 2024 candidate. “With the help of many of the people here tonight over the past few years, our movement has made incredible strides, What you guys have accomplished here is incredible." Throughout the night, speakers praised Trump for embracing the gay community. They credited him for his initiatives to combat the criminalization of homosexuality,…

“We didn't get significant donations like we had hoped last month, so we ended up using $100,000 of our reserve just to break even,” he said. “If I were you, I would be looking for another job. … I want everyone on this team to go out on the market to see if they can get another job just in case.” Although DFA was in deep trouble before Simpson left for California, his lack of substantial donor outreach and personal time off at that critical time was the culmination of the organization's demise, according to the five former employees and…

Turning Point's 11,000 attendees packed a convention hall and meeting rooms to hear right-wing commentators and a handful of elected officials, most of whom criticized "woke" liberalism and RINO Republicans. At times, from the stage here, Trump and his policies were praised. So were DeSantis's. But aside from failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, speakers largely shunned the fledgling 2024 campaign, with most refusing to pledge allegiance to Trump in his comeback presidential bid. “I love you both very much. So I really don't want to deal with the fact that they might have to compete against each other,” said…

“I am here to offer this party an alternative. I'm here to redefine what this party sees as victory. It means winning elections,” Dhillon said as he addressed a small conference Tuesday, in one of its final sessions. “It does not mean generating more voters. It does not mean disclosure. It doesn't mean the number of phone calls you try to make but don't get connected." “That is not a victory. Victory is our people in office making laws that protect our fundamental freedoms." Republicans have experienced three election cycles of mediocre results, most recently during the midterms when a…