Former President Donald Trump was set to speak on Saturday night at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington D.C. This move appeared to be an effort by Trump’s campaign to attract more potential third-party voters as more Americans are moving away from traditional party labels like “Republican” and “Democrat.”
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at the convention on Friday night, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and the violation of constitutional protections during that time. Kennedy Jr. criticized President Trump for overseeing what he called the greatest restriction on individual liberty in the country.
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The convention’s website features the slogan “Become Ungovernable” and hosted events like the “Enemies of the State Dance Party” and the “Vivek Debate,” where former candidate Vivek Ramaswamy addressed the crowd.
Non-Libertarian voices seemed to dominate the discussions over the weekend.
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Angela McArdle, the Libertarian Party chair, highlighted the significance of having a major party’s presidential candidate speak at their national convention for the first time, indicating a growing recognition of Libertarians as a powerful voting block with significant political influence.
Some critics argue that neither candidate truly embodies the small government and personal freedom principles at the core of Libertarian ideology. However, both candidates feel it is essential to participate in the convention, especially after a Gallup survey revealed that 45% of Americans identify as Independent politically, surpassing both Republicans and Democrats.
