Donald Trump Jr hints at possible Elon Musk role in government, as JD Vance hones his vision

Vance also highlighted the economic challenges facing Americans.

PUBLISHED NOV 3, 2024

Trump Jr. argued that his father’s administration would return the country to a time of economic prosperity.

Scottsdale, Arizona: Donald Trump Jr. addressed a Scottsdale crowd, firing them up with the “cost-of-living crisis” he attributes to the Biden-Harris administration, while highlighting his father’s vision for a revitalized American economy.

Addressing the Arizona audience, Trump Jr underscored the urgency of the upcoming election, arguing that the policies of his father, former President Donald Trump, would restore affordability and security for everyday Americans.

“Americans are struggling under what I call the ‘Biden-Harris cost of living crisis',” Trump Jr. said, describing the shock he felt over rising prices during a recent visit to McDonald's with his children. “When Donald Trump Jr. has sticker shock at McDonald’s, you know it’s serious.”

He went on to emphasize that under his father’s leadership, Americans thrived economically, contrasting this with what he described as the financial difficulties experienced during the current administration. Trump Jr. argued that his father’s administration would return the country to a time of economic prosperity and peace.

As the rally progressed, Trump Jr. (pictured here on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) called on attendees to make voting a priority for the midterms. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump Jr. also cited high-profile figures whom he claims have aligned with his father’s 2024 campaign to address critical issues. Among them, he mentioned former presidential candidates like Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, and former congressman Ron Paul. Trump Jr. hinted that their influence would drive bold changes, including reforming healthcare and dismantling bureaucratic roadblocks.

“Elon Musk unleashed on the bureaucracy—that’s a thought,” he said, referencing the billionaire's advocacy for government efficiency and innovation.

Highlighting Arizona’s proximity to the southern border, Trump Jr. and subsequent speaker, Republican VP candidate JD Vance, reiterated that a vote for Trump would mean tougher immigration enforcement, an issue they said is particularly significant for Arizona. Trump Jr alleged that policies under the Biden-Harris administration have allowed a surge of illegal immigration, which he tied to rising fentanyl-related deaths.

“Under a Trump administration, we’re going to go after the Mexican drug cartels,” Vance said, promising an aggressive approach to combatting fentanyl distribution. Both speakers insisted that the administration’s failure to secure the border has strained public resources and worsened an ongoing drug crisis.

Vance also highlighted the economic challenges facing Americans, from housing affordability to surging grocery costs. He argued that the current administration’s policies are contributing to an affordability crisis that prevents many from buying homes, paying off loans, or maintaining their vehicles.

Vance emphasized the Trump campaign’s vision for the economy, one focused on reducing taxes, expanding homeownership opportunities, and alleviating inflation. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and other leaders for “driving up costs” through regulatory policies that increase energy prices, which in turn impact home construction and transportation.

Vance argued that the current administration’s policies are contributing to an affordability crisis. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; please note this is not a photo from the event reported in the article)

Vance went on to criticize what he described as Harris’s lack of action on education issues, particularly the strain on resources he claimed results from a high influx of undocumented students.

As the rally progressed, Trump Jr. called on attendees to make voting a priority for the midterms. He encouraged supporters to drive voter turnout, not only for the presidential ticket but also for Republican candidates in local and state races. Trump Jr. and Vance both stressed the need for a Republican majority in Congress and state offices to “support Trump’s policies fully".

“We need Republican congressmen, we need Kari Lake in the Senate, we need Republican school board leaders,” Trump Jr. declared, underscoring the importance of a unified GOP presence across all levels of government.

With two days left until the polls open, Trump Jr rallied Arizona voters to "get out there" and make the election a decisive victory for the GOP. "This isn't just about Donald Trump," he said. "It's about every American, every family struggling under failed policies. Let’s turn that around together.”