Kentucky Campaign Events | Speeches, Interviews, Town Halls

Mitch McConnell spoke on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention to advocate for Donald Trump's reelection in November's Presidential election. The Senate Leader spent much of his time imploring Americans to keep Republicans in power not just in the White House, but in the Senate, as well. McConnell accused Democrats of not wanting "to improve life for middle America" and warned that they want to dictate every aspect of everyday Americans lives.

Senator Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally in downtown Louisville, Kentucky before a crowd of over 2,000 people. Sanders went directly after home their home state U.S. Senator, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and chastised him for siding with "wealthy contributors" over "the working people in Kentucky and America." He also spoke about his plan to raise the minimum wage and propping up union membership in both the Federal and private sectors.

Donald Trump spoke before a room of veterans at the American Veterans (AMVETS) National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky where he touted the investments his Administration has made in the military and changes made to streamline visits and wait times at the VA. Trump also notably said that he was prepared to give himself the Medal of Honor, Americas highest honor given to military personnel, but decided against it after his top advisers convinced him that he shouldn't. Trump ended his speech by signing an Executive Order forgiving student loan debt for disabled veterans.