Is America Ready to Fight Globalism?
Donald Trump was supposed to speak at 1:00 p.m. Before that, his scheduled time was noon. At the beginning of the CPAC event, a couple of days before, the rumor was that he’d deliver his highly anticipated speech at 2:00 p.m. We were all on Trump time.
By 1:00 p.m. on February 24, CPAC’s speaking hall in the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center just outside of Washington, D.C., was bursting at the seams. People were waiting with bated breath to hear from the most important political figure in the world and in our lifetime. A collection of Republicans, right-wingers, and general populists from seemingly every racial and ethnic background, and of all ages — many of whom wore red, white, and blue hats, shirts, and even pants — converged on one of the most left-wing regions in the country.
About 30 minutes before the clock struck 1:00, the speakers blared out instructions for attendees to clear the walkways. For the first time during the four-day event, there was no more room. In response, event workers had removed the sectional wall in the back to enlarge the hall and accommodate the extra crowd. This was the same room in which populist firebrand Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) delivered a fiery speech the previous day, saying the United States needed to get out of the UN. The crowd loved it. That same day, U.K. Brexit leader Nigel Farage said people needed to work toward preserving their nation’s sovereignty. Other popular speakers included potential Trump VP pick and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, as well as Kari Lake, whom some consider a female version of the 45th president. They all received enthusiastic receptions.
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