**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 17, 2025) — In a significant development for the upcoming midterm elections, former Fox News host and Trump administration official Pete Hegseth is scheduled to appear at a high-profile campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 22.

Who: Pete Hegseth, a former U.S. Army National Guard major and prominent conservative commentator, along with local Kentucky GOP candidates.

What: A formal campaign rally and fundraising event intended to bolster support for a slate of state-level Republican candidates in the Kentucky General Assembly.

Where: The Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

When: The event is set to commence at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Why: The rally, organized by the Kentucky Republican Party, aims to leverage Hegseth’s national profile to energize the conservative base and drive voter turnout in key legislative districts ahead of the 2026 primaries. Organizers cite a need to solidify a legislative majority to advance policy priorities on education and state infrastructure.

How: The event will feature a keynote address by Hegseth, followed by a question-and-answer session with attendees. Ticket sales and private donor contributions will fund state-level campaign operations. No statements have been released by opposition party officials regarding the event at this time.