Trump Throws His Weight Behind Robson for Governor at Arizona Rally, Ignites Base Fury

President-elect Donald Trump has made waves in Arizona’s political landscape by endorsing a candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial race. During his speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention on Sunday in Phoenix, Trump threw his support behind Karrin Taylor Robson.

This endorsement has sparked outrage among some of the state’s far-right factions. Many of these figures had hoped to see one of their own receive Trump’s backing, expressing discontent over Robson’s selection. The division highlights an ongoing rift within the Republican Party in Arizona.

Robson, an Arizona Board of Regents member, has positioned herself as a moderate alternative in a party increasingly driven by extremism. She faces a challenging road ahead as she navigates the complex dynamics of the GOP voter base.

The reaction to Trump’s endorsement underscores the critical role of national figures in local politics, particularly in a state that has become a battleground for divergent political ideologies. As the 2026 election approaches, all eyes will be on how this endorsement impacts Robson’s campaign and the reaction from the state’s right-wing factions.