By — News Desk News Desk By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-speaks-at-turning-point-action-event-in-arizona Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump speaks at Turning Point Action event in Arizona Politics Apr 17, 2026 2:44 PM EDT President Donald Trump will deliver remarks Friday at an event in Phoenix with Turning Point Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative political group Turning Point USA founded by Charlie Kirk. Trump is expected to speak at 5 p.m. EDT. Watch it live in our video player above. It comes a day after Trump spoke at a roundtable event in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year's midterm elections. WATCH: How young voters feel about Trump's handling of the Iran war The president's rare trip out West comes as Trump faces growing political pressure to wrap up the war and focus on a message that helps his party as they try to defend their congressional majorities in November's elections. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks Friday at an event in Phoenix with Turning Point Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative political group Turning Point USA founded by Charlie Kirk. Trump is expected to speak at 5 p.m. EDT. Watch it live in our video player above. It comes a day after Trump spoke at a roundtable event in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year's midterm elections. WATCH: How young voters feel about Trump's handling of the Iran war The president's rare trip out West comes as Trump faces growing political pressure to wrap up the war and focus on a message that helps his party as they try to defend their congressional majorities in November's elections. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now