PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The Moms for Liberty “Joyful Warriors” National Summit in Philadelphia kicked off its first full day Friday with three headliner speakers, Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis in the morning, Nikki Haley mid-morning and former President Donald Trump closing out the day.
It was a rare, early chance to see the candidates live and compare their messages on the same day.
Each was met with enthusiasm, but the strongest reaction went to Trump, with summit attendees offering the longest-standing ovation when Trump entered and exited the event. Most of the room had their cell phones out, snapping photos of Trump, whereas more folks kept their phones in their pocket during the other two speakers.Each candidate spoke about education curriculum and early childhood and the transgender movement, which have been important issues for Moms for Liberty chapters attending school board meetings nationwide.
