"DeSantis and Trump Unite at Right-Wing Gathering"

Republican presidential candidates, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, gathered in Philadelphia to rally conservative activists around restricting transgender rights and limiting discussions on race and LGBTQ+ issues in schools. DeSantis, who spoke at the event organized by Moms for Liberty, emphasized his legislative achievements in Florida and positioned himself as the candidate most likely to turn conservative priorities into law. The group, which started as a small organization of far-right suburban mothers, has gained national influence and has been critical of public health mandates and school materials on LGBTQ+ and race-related subjects. The conference faced backlash from critics, including scholarly groups and the mayor of Philadelphia, who found the group's beliefs and values problematic.