AmericaFest

at the 2024 AmericaFest event|left AmericaFest 2024 was held in Phoenix, Arizona, from December 19 to December 22, 2024. Donald Trump, who was then the President-elect, spoke at the event. In it, he said the US should re-gain control over the Panama Canal, that he's okay with TikTok staying, that he's not threatened by Elon Musk, that America is entering its Golden Age, and that on the first day of his presidency, he wanted to cancel the natural gas export ban, drill for more oil, reduce taxes, have it be official U.S. policy that there are only two genders (which was met with loud cheering), prevent a potential Third World War, and bring peace to the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He also said "The people have given us their trust, and in return, we're going to give them the best Day One, the biggest first week and the most extraordinary first 100 days of any president in American history." Multiple speakers and attendees praised Trump along with Musk, and Mike Johnson. == AmericaFest 2025 ==

More than 30,000 people attended AmericaFest 2025, Speakers speaking at AmericaFest 2025 AmericaFest 2025 featured several new and returning speakers. TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk spoke first, endorsing Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028, with 84% of attendees agreeing with her. Vance also spoke at the event, attacking Governor Gavin Newsom, over his governorship of California. Carlson also condemned the United States' support of Israel's invasion of Gaza, particularly the large death toll of Women and Children. Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon also criticized Shapiro, stating he was "like a cancer." Vivek Ramaswamy also spoke at the event and condemned the Alt-right, specifically the rise of racism and antisemitism within the conservative movement. He also rejected the concept of a Heritage American, quoting former president Ronald Reagan that being American is about values rather than lineage. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also spoke at the event, promoting the Make America Healthy Again movement. He also asked President Trump to fire EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. and Erika Kirk speaking at Amfest 2025|leftThe event highlighted internal conflicts and disagreements within the Conservative movement. The Hill defined the event as "an open power struggle over who gets to define the movement and who gets pushed out." Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon questioned Erika Kirk backing JD Vance to be the next president. Unicorn Riot contributor L. Cam Anderson who attended the event criticized the disunity of the Conservative movement. Conservative commentator Candace Owens also criticized TPUSA and Erika Kirk for glorifying the death of Charlie Kirk. == See also ==