President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, featuring appearances by undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Andy Biggs. The event, part of Trump’s midterm campaign blitz, included calls for Republican unity and criticism of Democratic opponents.
Trump campaigns with Mayweather and Biggs in Arizona
President Donald Trump headlined a Republican rally in Arizona on Wednesday, joined on stage by boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and Rep. Andy Biggs, the GOP gubernatorial nominee. The event took place in Bullhead City as part of Trump’s ongoing midterm campaign tour to support Republican candidates across western states.
Trump introduced Mayweather, who holds a career record of 50-0, calling him “the greatest defensive fighter.” Mayweather praised Trump’s leadership, stating, “We couldn’t have chosen a better president twice than Donald Trump.” He emphasized national unity and America’s global standing, saying, “America is the best country in the world.” The interaction was widely shared on social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and X.
Trump urges Arizona voters to back Biggs over Hobbs
Trump campaigned for Rep. Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican, urging voters to defeat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the upcoming election. He described Hobbs as “a dumb person” and framed the race as a choice between “radical left” policies and conservative leadership. “So 20 days from now, the people of Arizona are going to defeat your failed radical left, horrible governor Katie Hobbs,” Trump said. He called Biggs “a true American patriot” and “a commonsense person.”
Biggs, who joined Trump on stage, criticized Democrats during the State of the Union address, accusing them of failing to stand for veterans honored in the speech. “Vote Republican top to bottom,” Biggs told the crowd. “Let’s turn Arizona red.”
Trump warns Democrats will ‘destroy our country’
Trump delivered a stark warning to Arizona voters, declaring that Democrats would “destroy our country” if elected. He cited Democratic reactions during the State of the Union, particularly lawmakers’ failure to applaud a veteran honored in the speech. “Not one Democrat smiled or clapped,” Trump said. “And that’s when I looked at them, and I said, ‘You people are crazy.’” He framed the election as a referendum on American values, stating, “America belongs to those who love it.”
The president also honored the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, urging attendees to vote in his memory. The rally marked Trump’s second stop on a three-state campaign tour through western states ahead of the midterm elections.
Mayweather and other sports figures join Trump on campaign trail
Mayweather’s appearance followed similar recent events where Trump was joined by sports figures, including former baseball pitcher Roger Clemens in San Antonio and boxer Mike Tyson in Syracuse. In Ohio, Trump was joined by football coach Jon Gruden and YouTuber Jake Paul. The president has frequently incorporated high-profile supporters from sports and entertainment into his campaign events as part of his get-out-the-vote efforts for Republican candidates.