Share on FacebookA surprise appearance from a young Georgia activist drew cheers and headlines at Donald Trump’s rally in Atlanta over the weekend.
Trump, who spoke at the Georgia State University Convocation Center, called Michaelah Montgomery to the stage during the final moments of his speech.
Montgomery, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and the founder of a youth-focused conservative group, had impressed Trump earlier this year when the two met by chance at a restaurant.
Montgomery's Gratitude Towards Trump
According to Trump, Montgomery had recognized him in public and thanked him for his past efforts to support historically Black colleges and universities. “She looks at me and says, ‘It’s President Trump. You saved my college,’” Trump recalled. “And I said, ‘How the h-ll do you know that?’”
The former president went on to describe Montgomery as “smart,” “sharp,” and “incredible,” even joking about the moment she gave him a kiss on the cheek: “I said, ‘I think I’m never going back home to the First Lady.’” Montgomery laughed from the stage, saying, “You were supposed to keep that quiet.”
Trump gave her the podium, telling the crowd he would “do whatever I can to help her.”
Carrying the Message Forward
Once at the microphone, Montgomery delivered a passionate call to action. “The fight is nothing if all we do is talk about it amongst ourselves,” she told the crowd. “We need to get the message out there.”
She shared her role as the founder of Conserve the Culture, a group working to engage HBCU students with conservative values. “Nobody needs this message more than my folks,” she said, urging the crowd to stay involved. “Are y’all with us for real?”
Before stepping away, she playfully returned the mic with, “I’ma give it back to Big T.”
As the election campaign heats up, moments like Montgomery’s speech could prove powerful among younger, politically engaged Black voters—especially those at HBCUs. And for Trump, it was a reminder that even unscripted encounters can leave a lasting impact.
