President Trump to Visit Phoenix for 'Build the Red Wall' Event

The former president will speak at a Turning Point USA rally ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:55am

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring a fragmented, overlapping image of a podium and American flag, conveying the energy and tension surrounding the former president's political rally.The former president's visit to Arizona signals his continued efforts to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Phoenix Today

Former President Donald Trump will visit Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday to speak at the 'Build the Red Wall' event hosted by Turning Point USA at Dream City Church. The event aims to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Why it matters

Trump's visit to Arizona, a key battleground state, signals the former president's continued influence within the Republican party and his efforts to shape the 2026 midterm elections. The event's focus on 'building the red wall' suggests a strategy to energize the GOP base and target swing voters.

The details

The 'Build the Red Wall' event will feature several Republican candidates, including the GOP nominee for Arizona governor, Andy Biggs. Doors will open at 9 a.m., with pre-programming starting at noon and Trump scheduled to take the stage at 2 p.m.

  • The event will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Trump is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. local time.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who will be the keynote speaker at the 'Build the Red Wall' event.

Turning Point USA

A conservative non-profit organization that is hosting the 'Build the Red Wall' event in Phoenix.

Andy Biggs

The Republican candidate for governor of Arizona who will be speaking at the event.

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What they’re saying

“I think the President's coming to town to look for a rally among his adoring fans.”

— Paul Bentz, Pollster at Highground Inc.

“The ultimate issue that he has is that whether it's the war in Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices as they are right now, the general affordability issues, he has not come up with a lot of solutions to this point.”

— Paul Bentz, Pollster at Highground Inc.

What’s next

The event will be closely watched as a test of Trump's continued influence within the Republican party and his ability to mobilize supporters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The takeaway

Trump's visit to Arizona underscores the former president's ongoing efforts to shape the political landscape, particularly in key battleground states. The 'Build the Red Wall' event represents his strategy to energize the GOP base and target swing voters, as he seeks to bolster Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.