President Donald Trump supporters sit on a tailgate near the venue where the president is scheduled to speak later, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump joins Erika Kirk at Dream City Church in north Phoenix for Turning Point Action’s “Build the Red Wall” rally to show support for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump arrives at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., candidate for Arizona governor, speaks at a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)People react as President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Donald Trump greets Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Erika Kirk speaks before President Donald Trump at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., candidate for Arizona governor, speaks at a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Protesters gather prior to a Turning Point USA event where President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Erika Kirk speaks before President Donald Trump at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)People prepare to depart after President Donald Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Jeremy Roenick, a former professional hockey player, and Danica Patrick, a former professional race car driver, participate in a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., waves after speaking at a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Protesters gather prior to a Turning Point USA event where President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)People pose for a photo after President Donald Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)President Donald Trump dances at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Erika Kirk stands as a video of the assassination attempt of President Donald Trump plays behind her at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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