My conversation with Trump last night!
Exclusive detailed look inside our pre-rally meeting about the youth vote and what he can do to secure a victory in 20 short days!
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Good morning, Happy Warriors! 👋
Common sense has re-entered the room!
Today is Wednesday, October 16, 2024. We are 20 days away from the 2024 election.
Take a deep breath - God is still in control!
Here’s a Bible verse to get you through this week:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
Here’s this week’s unique edition of “What’s Up, America? 🇺🇸” as I head off to school this morning:
“How are we doing with the youth vote, Brilyn?”
Y’all get the exclusive! Before Fox sees it, before my social media sees it, before my friend-group group chat even sees it; here’s an inside account of my conversation with Trump!
Early voting opened in the peach state yesterday and the soon to be 47th President marked the occasion by holding his 3rd public event of the day in Atlanta to a literal standing-room-only crowd!
I had the honor to have one of the coolest experiences ever and catch up with President Trump before he walked on stage to the packed theater!
The black curtain backstage parted and one of his team members read out my name and title: “Mr. President, Brilyn Hollyhand. Chair of your Youth Advisory Council.”
I wasted no time and walked up to shake his extended hand and said “Mr. President is so good to see you again! I’ve got to tell you - my generation is so excited to vote for you! You’re going to win the youth vote sir, you’re going to!”
He said “well, how are we doing with the youth vote, Brilyn?”
He’s famous for that line. Anything you’re around him, it doesn’t matter if you’re an expert in the field or a high school senior, he’ll always turn and ask “how are we doing with…"?”
I said, “Mr. President, the pollsters can’t figure it out! The “experts” are scratching their heads! They don’t understand how you’ve broken the Democrats monopoly on my peers, but you have!”
Next, he asked how we were specifically doing with the youth vote in Georgia and I shared with him a poll that was literally handed to me maybe 45 seconds before I walked in. I told him it was hot of the press and had him at 51% and Harris at 47%!
Then, I filled him in on my current campus tour criss-crossing the country and he wanted to know all about the reaction to his policies from college students.
I said, “Mr. President what do you want me to tell my peers before Election Day?”
He simply replied “Tell your friends I will always fight for them. The American Dream will be attainable again for your generation if I’m re-elected!”
I stood there for a second starting to process the surreal situation I was in!
We shook hands again, and I said “Mr. President, thank you for fighting for my generation!”
He said, “You’re welcome, Brilyn. You’re welcome.”
And with that I hugged his staff goodbye, wished them safe travels, and walked through the maze backstage to make it back to my seat before his remarks!
Here’s my few takeaways:
He’s changed! A lot.
This is personal now!
He’s more focused on saving the country than ever before!
He’s done this twice before. He knows what he needs to do.
He wanted to talk through all the different strategies to win my peers and was genuinely curious to hear what I, a senior in high school, had to say!
I will never take for granted the blessing of calling this generational leader a friend!
How a teenager from Tuscaloosa made it here, I’ll forever be grateful! To God be the glory!
Happy Warriors, let’s win this thing and set my generation back on track to grow up in a prosperous America!
The G.O.A.T. asked me to ask y’all to GET OUT AND VOTE!
20 days until victory! 🇺🇸
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Brilyn
Did you bring up any of these subjects with the convicted felon / criminally liable for sexual abuse and defamation:
Mocking Disabled Reporter: During a campaign rally in 2015, mocked a disabled journalist, drawing widespread condemnation for his insensitivity.
Incitement of the January 6th Capitol Attack: Encouraged supporters at a rally to march to the Capitol, contributing to a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the 2020 election results.
Attempts to Overturn the 2020 Election: Pressured state officials to find votes, promoted baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, and filed numerous lawsuits to challenge the election outcome.
Separating Families at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Implemented a "zero tolerance" policy that led to the separation of thousands of migrant children from their parents, causing widespread humanitarian concerns.
Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Downplayed the severity of COVID-19, promoted unproven treatments, and spread misinformation about the virus, leading to confusion and mixed public health messaging.
Rhetoric During Racial Justice Protests: Responded to the George Floyd protests with calls for "law and order," deployed federal agents against demonstrators, and cleared peaceful protesters in Washington D.C. for a photo-op.
Second Impeachment Over Incitement of Insurrection: Was impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time due to allegations that his actions and rhetoric led to the January 6th attack.
Cozying Up to Authoritarian Leaders: Developed close relationships with authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and others, often praising them while criticizing traditional allies and democratic norms.
Attacks on the Press: Repeatedly labeled the media as "fake news" and "the enemy of the people," undermining trust in journalism and contributing to deep polarization.
Refusal to Condemn White Supremacist Groups: In various instances, such as during the Charlottesville rally in 2017, failed to unequivocally condemn white supremacist groups, instead suggesting "very fine people on both sides."
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct: Faced numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including a case where he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
Criticism of War Heroes and Veterans: Made disparaging remarks about John McCain, saying he preferred those "who weren't captured," and reportedly called fallen soldiers "losers" and "suckers" (though he denied this).
Handling of Hurricane Maria Response: Faced criticism for a slow federal response to the devastation in Puerto Rico and for downplaying the severity of the disaster, later dismissing reports of the death toll.
Withdrawing from Key Global Agreements: Pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Iran Nuclear Deal, which were seen as key pillars of international diplomacy and climate action.
Legal Challenges and Indictments Post-Presidency: Has faced multiple legal challenges and criminal indictments, including charges related to his handling of classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.