Conservative leaders, lawmakers, and activists will gather in downtown Nashville on Friday as The Daily Wire and Young America’s Foundation launch the ‘Freedom at 250’ national tour, an event aimed at celebrating constitutional governance amid national unrest.
The rally, titled the “Freedom at 250: Its Defense Requires Action” tour kickoff, is expected to draw a capacity crowd of young conservatives and will feature remarks headlined by Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles.
Organizers say they intend to emphasize support for constitutional government, the rule of law, and civic responsibility amid a wave of protests and unrest that has erupted in cities across the country in recent weeks. Young America’s Foundation President and former Wisconsin GOP Governor Scott Walker said the event is meant to serve as a response to what he described as “well‑funded left‑wing agitation,” citing recent protests in Minnesota that have disrupted federal immigration enforcement operations.
“As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this rally stands as a call to uphold the rule of law and the timeless principles our Founding Fathers fought to establish,” Walker said, adding that the Nashville event would highlight “ordered liberty, civic responsibility, and a nation grounded in law.”
Local left-wing activist groups have announced plans to stage a counter-protest, underscoring the sharp political divide surrounding the event.
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, one of the headline speakers of the rally, said the gathering reflects a broader effort to equip young conservatives to confront what he characterized as ideological intimidation on college campuses and in public life. 
“The radical Left has stopped trying to win arguments and started relying on intimidation and outright violence,” Knowles said. “That’s why it matters that students are equipped with the intellectual tools they need to prevail in a hostile culture.”
Knowles referenced prior disruptions at his events by left-wing activists, saying he would continue to speak publicly despite threats of protest. 
The Nashville rally marks the first stop on a yearlong tour combining Young America’s Foundation’s campus outreach efforts with The Daily Wire’s media platform. Organizers say future events will focus on engaging young Americans on issues of constitutional governance, American history, and cultural influence.
In addition to Gov. Lee and former Gov. Walker, speakers scheduled to appear include Daily Wire White House Correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan; filmmaker and activist Robby Starbuck; former Green Beret Nick Freitas; and country music artist Lee Greenwood. Daily Wire Senior Editor Cabot Phillips will serve as emcee.
Ahead of the rally, Young America’s Foundation is also hosting a free student-activist training session aimed at equipping conservative students with organizing and advocacy skills.
The Nashville Freedom Rally will take place on Friday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. CT.

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After leftist radicals — some clothed in black and wearing masks — attacked a Christian rally in Seattle on Saturday, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued a statement in which he condemned the Christian organizers of the event.
The rally in Cal Anderson Park, described by Harrell as &#8220;Seattle&#8217;s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood,&#8221; prompted the arrest of at least 22 people, Fox 13 <a href="https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/mayor-harrell-far-right-rally" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>, which added, “Mayor Harrell is now directing the Parks Department to review the circumstances of the rally organizer&#8217;s application.” Mayday USA, the rally&#8217;s organizer, is <a href="https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/protests-bruce-harrell">reportedly</a> described as &#8220;a faith-based activist group that calls on Christians to speak out against abortion, child trafficking and the perceived moral decline of society.&#8221;
In the wake of Saturday&#8217;s altercation, Harrell released the following <a href="https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/05/24/mayor-harrell-statement-on-extreme-right-wing-rally-at-cal-anderson-park/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>, in which he called the service a “far-right rally” and declared there was an “extreme right-wing national effort to attack our trans and LGBTQ+ communities”:
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Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice. Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values, in the heart of Seattle’s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
When the humanity of trans people and those who have been historically marginalized is questioned, we triumph by demonstrating our values through our words and peaceful protest – we lose our voice when this is disrupted by violence, chaos, and confusion.
Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did.
While there are broad First Amendment requirements around permitting events under free speech protections, I am directing the Parks Department to review all of the circumstances of this application to understand whether there were legal location alternatives or other adjustments that could have been pursued. The Police Department will complete an after-action report of this event, including understanding preparation, crowd management tactics, and review of arrests and citations.
I am grateful for those who make their voices heard in support of our neighbors without resorting to violence. In the face of an extreme right-wing national effort to attack our trans and LGBTQ+ communities, Seattle will continue to stand unwavering in our embrace of diversity, love for our neighbors, and commitment to justice and fairness.
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One of the participants in the rally, Russell Johnson, the lead pastor at Pursuit NW, wrote on X that Harrell had claimed he was targeted because he was biracial, noting:
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The @MayorofSeattle tries to reach out to me via back channels. I told his folks… i’m happy to talk after he apologizes and retracts his bigoted statements about people of faith. **crickets** Now he releases a statement saying he is being “intimidated” because he is biracial. That’s how you know we are winning. That’s how you know his resignation is impending.  News Flash  @MayorofSeattle: you attacked us in public and you will be held to account in public.  If you want to talk, me and 1000 others will be on your doorstep Tuesday at 5PM.
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The <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorofSeattle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MayorofSeattle</a> tries to reach out to me via back channels. I told his folks… i’m happy to talk after he apologizes and retracts his bigoted statements about people of faith.
**crickets**
Now he releases a statement saying he is being “intimidated” because he is biracial.… <a href="https://t.co/A9Vyqzun5y">pic.twitter.com/A9Vyqzun5y</a>
&mdash; Russell Johnson (@russellbjohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellbjohnson/status/1927192481898115535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is considering getting involved:
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Alliance Defending Freedom is evaluating legal action against <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorofSeattle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MayorofSeattle</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CityofSeattle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CityofSeattle</a> officials following the violent disruption of the MayDay USA worship event. 
Federal and state laws protect free speech and religious freedom for all, regardless of their views.…
&mdash; Alliance Defending Freedom (@ADFLegal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ADFLegal/status/1927185730754720130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Johnson also released an announcement of the planned Tuesday rally:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <a href="https://t.co/K8ThKOCxMy">pic.twitter.com/K8ThKOCxMy</a>
&mdash; Russell Johnson (@russellbjohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellbjohnson/status/1927101796561879550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>’s toddler-aged son joined him at the podium while he delivered a speech the day before <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>’s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/inauguration">inauguration</a>, stealing the show and inspiring a lot of reactions from social media users.
The billionaire Tesla founder spoke positively about the future of the country under the Trump administration as his son, X Æ A-Xii, smiled, waved, and walked around on stage next to his dad. 
The Sunday event featured performances from Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and the Village People performing one of Trump’s anthems, “Y.M.C.A.” Those acts got a lot of attention, but social media was buzzing about &#8220;Little X.&#8221; 
“Little X just followed me on the stage here!” Musk said during his speech, smiling at the unexpected guest, saying the little boy was “a very enthusiastic supporter” of Trump.
“I love [Elon Musk] normalizing the inclusion of children in high places. Lil X wasn’t a bother and actually enhanced the rally,” Chloe Cole shared on X. “Kids are the future of the country, they can come along to these events.”
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I love <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> normalizing the inclusion of children in high places. Lil X wasn’t a bother and actually enhanced the rally.
Kids are the future of the country, they can come along to these events.<a href="https://t.co/KnWiYBNpNP">pic.twitter.com/KnWiYBNpNP</a>
— Chloe Cole ⭐️ (@ChoooCole) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChoooCole/status/1881124472209752131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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“Normalize this,” another X user wrote. “[Elon Musk] is the richest man in the world, yet consistently lives out his pro-child beliefs by bringing his own children into his daily work.”
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She added, “Actions speak louder than words. Children aren’t burdens—they’re the future.” 
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During Musk’s speech, he talked about making “significant changes” in the government, as The Daily Wire previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/elon-musks-says-now-is-the-time-to-make-significant-changes-to-federal-government">reported</a>. 
“We’re looking forward to making a lot of changes, and this victory is the start,” Musk said. “What matters going forward is to actually make significant changes, cement those changes, and set the foundation for America to be strong for a century, for centuries, forever.”

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Former President Donald Trump, challenging the conventional notion that winning New York as Republican presidential candidate is an impossibility, will host a rally in New York City on October 27.
<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/us-news/trump-books-madison-square-garden-rally-to-kick-off-final-stretch-of-2024-campaign/">According</a> to the New York Post, Trump’s rally will be held in Manhattan at Madison Square Garden, known as &#8220;The World&#8217;s Most Famous Arena.&#8221; The venue is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues and 31st to 33rd Street and hosted the Republican National Convention in 2004 and the Democratic National Convention in 1976, 1980, and 1992.
In September, Trump’s rally at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island drew roughly 16,000 people, The New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/us-news/trump-books-madison-square-garden-rally-to-kick-off-final-stretch-of-2024-campaign/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">noted</a>, adding, “The former president’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/us-news/thousands-of-trump-fanatics-swarm-nyc-park-for-rally/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bronx rally over the summer</a> brought up to 10,000 Trump supporters to Crotona Park, which had a permit allowance of 3,500 people.”
As far back as February, Trump <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-teases-possible-rally-new-york-city-venues-predicts-migrant-crisis-could-bring-him-democrat-voters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> of New York, “Do I think we have a chance? New York has changed a lot in the last two years. We have migrants all over the street. They are living on Madison Avenue.”
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“Nobody can believe what&#8217;s happened to New York,” he continued. “The people of New York are angry. People that would have never voted for me because I&#8217;m a Republican. I mean, they&#8217;re Democrats. Their parents were Democrats. They would vote for Democrats. I think they&#8217;re going to vote for me. So I think we&#8217;re going to give New York a heavy shot. They&#8217;re very unhappy in New York. What&#8217;s happening? And they&#8217;re unhappy with the crime. You take a look at the crime in New York, it&#8217;s at record levels. The other thing is, and very importantly, New Jersey, I think New Jersey can be flipped. I think that Virginia can be flipped. I think that New Mexico could be flipped. And I think Minnesota could be flipped. And I&#8217;m not even sure that everything can&#8217;t be flipped.&#8221;
The last Republican presidential candidate to win New York was Ronald Reagan, who won it twice, in 1980 and 1984. Democrats have maintained a stranglehold on the state ever since. Richard Nixon won the state in his reelection campaign of 1972, having lost it in 1968. The biggest percentage of the vote in the state won by a Republican in the last 24 years was 40.1%, by George W. Bush in 2004, three years after the 9/11 terrorist attack.

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