Chairman's Corner; December 31, 2025

I want to wish everyone a grand New Year. I truly believe we have much to look forward to in 2026. Looking at American history, we have two presidents who gave the people a voice: President Reagan and our current President, President Trump. For various reasons, some people seem uncomfortable with the term "MAGA," which simply stands for "Make America Great Again." MAGA is giving the people who vote for our politicians a voice. In my opinion, President Trump is definitely guiding us into a golden age for America. Brilliantly, from President Trump, MAGA was born, and what true red-blooded American does not want America to be a strong, free

country as our forefathers created? The Preamble of the US Constitution states our rights as American Citizens. Now, with President Trump, we can put our country first, as he protects our rights with the America First doctrine. President Trump has proven himself to be a true leader for all American citizens. We can all feel proud that we have a president who is respected worldwide. As we are going through the Christmas season, we can be grateful that

President Trump has given us the Freedom to celebrate the religious holiday, Christmas.  Over the years, Christmas has become a secular holiday; Christmas is a celebration of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. America is based on Judeo-Christian values, not on the values of other religions. As President Trump says," Christmas is back." 

2025 has given us more good news. Under this administration, our economy is booming,

gas prices have dropped substantially, food prices will come down due to lower oil prices, and the tariffs are working. Our President is developing a plan to build entry-level homes for young families so they can own their own homes. Citizens will see Social Security checks and paychecks increase because of the elimination of taxes on Social Security and overtime. The IRS tax rates are going to be lowered, boosting everyone's paychecks. Tom Homan, the Border Czar, and ICE, are removing unwanted illegal people from our country daily. The people being removed from our country have been a drag on society. By removing 15 million people from our country who do not want to assimilate, we will ease the housing shortage, which, due to supply-and-demand dynamics, will bring down prices. We must remember that under the Biden Administration, they allowed somewhere between 15 and 20 million illegals over 4 years to cross into our country. We can never allow this to happen again.  

Looking ahead to 2028, we have Vice President JD Vance, who is increasingly looking presidential and supporting the America First Doctrine. If you did not have a chance to listen to Vance's speech at Turning Point's Amerifest, you can listen to it on our website under national news:  https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com/nationalnews. Many people say it was Vance's best speech yet. Vance is demonstrating that he is a strong leader, like President Trump, and it's exciting because young people seem to be resonating with his message. Erica Kirk has stated she will support Vance in the 2028 election. Young people on college campuses throughout the United States are turning to Turning Point and developing a national pride that was suppressed over the years under Obama, Biden, and the DEI movement. Turning Point is demonstrating to young men that it's a good thing to be real men with strong biblical principles, and to be husbands and fathers who will provide for their families.

With JD Vance and Erica Kirk on college campuses, are giving this message to young people, this is a stunning movement to help us save our country. At this time, TPUSA has a minimum of 37,000 to 50,000 new applications for new Chapters on College Campuses and High Schools throughout America. Vice President Vance's wife, Usha, is publicly involved in promoting children's literacy and in initiatives to limit cellphone use in Department of Defense Education Schools. Recently, Jen Psaki (the former White House Press Secretary) tried to mock and discredit her. However, the Vice President made it clear to the media that he will not tolerate anyone dishonoring his wife. JD Vance is a role model for young men, demonstrating that it is right to stand up boldly to defend your wife and family. Our VP loves the Marines, and when he has time, he trains with them. Vice President Vance is someone we should all get behind and support going forward.  

Our national Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is proving to be a fantastic leader as well. As we move forward, he's another person in the Trump cabinet who understands the America First movement and is carrying it forward. Rubio travels around the world helping President Trump advance our goals, and does so with such Grace and effortless ease that he is becoming one of the best Secretaries of State of our lifetime.  With real excitement, we look forward to 2026 and all the possibilities available to Americans. Yes, we still need your

help to ensure the America First Agenda stands. We are calling Republicans and Non-partisans to ensure they vote in 2026. If you believe our country is on the right course, headed in the right direction, we need you to vote in 2026. We must maintain the majority in the Senate and in the House of Representatives and here in Nevada we must turn over our state legislature. Please help by voting in the primary in June for candidates who have our MAGA principles and who are electable. Please vote for our Republican incumbents. And please do not vote for people who are challenging our Republican incumbents. The people who run against Republican incumbents are just a distraction and are wasting valuable funds that we need for the general election in November.

I realize that in November we will not be voting for a president, but this election is as important as the 2024 election was, so please, as you are making your 2026 New Year's Eve resolution, include: #IPledgeToVoteIn2026. By winning in 2026, we can be assured that the America First Doctrine will continue through 2028. We need your help.  

Movie Night is back (January 9, 2026; Yes, we have moved it to Friday nights) with the screening of the documentary The Dark Origins of Communism, written by Joshua Phillipp. We will be showing the film on January 9, at the Republican Headquarters, with doors opening at 5:30 and the movie starting at 6 PM. This film explains the complex mix of theorists, such as Karl Marx, who laid the groundwork for these regimes, and reveals the brutal realities of Communist States. Communism, Socialism, and Marxism are subjects we need to understand as we navigate these unsettling times here in our own country. We moved the showing to Friday night due to several requests. We will have pizza, salad, and drinks for you to share with your patriots. We do ask for a $10 Donation. Please RSVP so we know how many pizzas to purchase.  Thanks, and we hope to see you.  

On January 17, we will hold a Kick-Off Party to kick off the year-long celebration of our 250th Anniversary at the Casino Fandango. There will be music, dancing, all-American food, games, and prizes. We are inviting candidates to attend.  We will give them a few minutes to introduce themselves. You may buy tickets online and at the CCRP Headquarters, 1971 California Street. The price for this fun evening will be $50 per person.  Join us to celebrate the greatest experiment ever: The Birth of America. 

Our monthly Membership meeting will be on January 22 at the Casino Fandango in the Craft 55 Room. Our guest speaker will be District Attorney Garrit Pruyt. After the meeting, we invite you to hang out for a nightcap and continue socializing with our fellow attendees in the bar outside the Craft 55 room. The Casino Fandango will provide wait staff so you can order food or a drink and hang out with everyone. It is a great way to make new friends and continue conversations.  

Save the Date: As we move into the new year, the Republican Party will hold our Precinct Meeting on February 21 at the Senior Center. Doors will open at 8 AM with the meeting starting at 9 AM. This meeting is for all Republicans in Carson City. We invite you to attend and provide input on the Republican Party of the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City's 2026 platform. Our County Convention (Consolidated Municipality of Carson) is on March 7, following the Precinct Meeting. The time and location for this will be forthcoming. I would like to see all of you attend these two essential meetings. You must be a Republican on the voter rolls to participate in these meetings. 

Save the Date: The Carson City Republican Party will hold our Annual Lincoln Day Dinner on March 21, 2026, at the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, from 5 to 9 PM. There will be a scrumptious meal, a live auction, and much more. We will also be including a VIP reception. Our Keynote speaker will be announced shortly with additional details. Be sure to mark your calendar for our most important event of the year.      

Have a wonderful New Year's Eve. Stay safe, and God bless America, your family, and you! Happy New Year!

Susan Ruch, Your Chairman 

"No Man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation." - Douglas MacArthur  

"Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters."          - Grover Cleveland 

Chairman's Corner; December 20, 2025

Christmas is right around the corner, and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. We live in America, the best country in the world. How blessed are we to live in the USA? Looking back on 2025, I want to thank those of you who have supported us and your political goals through volunteering and generous donations. 2026 will be here within a few weeks, and we will be looking at one of the most critical elections of our lifetime. 

Please stay involved and engaged; we need your help. We will be celebrating the 250^th Anniversary of America, which will naturally evoke a sense of hope for our country. I always hope and dream that the new year will bring all of our hopes and dreams to fruition for your families and mine. May God bless America and lead us to our continual quest to save & continuously improve America and "Make America Great Again." 

On that note, let's look at all the great things our President Trump has done for us in 2026.  

• As of September 30, 2025, President Trump has signed 209 executive orders, 52 memoranda, and 91 proclamations since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The first Executive Order (#14147) signed by President Trump on January 20 was titled "Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government."    

• The second executive Order (#14148) signed was titled Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, and rescinds 78 executive orders signed under the Biden administration that implemented so-called "diversity, equity, and inclusion" policy actions throughout the federal government. #14151 directed further actions in "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing" in hiring and promotion decisions. Executive Order #14170 restored merit as the principal criterion in federal hiring and promotion. 

• Executive Order (#14149) signed, was entitled, Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship, and directed actions to "secure the right of the American people to engage in constitutionally protected speech."  

• Executive Order (#14150) dealt with U.S. foreign policy. Entitled "America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State," this executive order directed a unified federal government approach to U.S. foreign policy that "shall champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first.   

• An order expediting the permitting and leasing of energy natural resource projects in Alaska, another focused on opening up other federal lands, including the U.S. continental shelf, for resource exploitation, and a third declaring a National Energy Emergency aimed at expediting government approval processes to "facilitate the identification, leasing, siting, production, transportation, refining, and generation of domestic energy resources."

• An order eliminating the "electric vehicle (EV) mandate" and promoting consumer choice, unbiased by government subsidies.  

• Two orders were signed, designating certain groups as terrorists.  

• An order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency aimed at modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity, while identifying potential cost savings and reductions in redundant programs and personnel, and other inefficiencies.  

• Various orders aimed at restoring U.S. immigration laws and closing the southern border: realigning refugee admissions with national security and public safety, securing the border through physical barriers and policy actions, and the Trump mission re-prioritizing the mission of the U.S. military to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the United States. As a direct result, the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported that Illegal crossings of the southern border "dropped to the lowest level ever recorded."  

• An order recognizing two sexes, male and female, "not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality."   

• An order keeping men out of women's sports (and locker rooms). Men in women's sports is an 80/20 issue in America, with nearly 80 percent recognizing the fundamental unfairness and saying they don't want men playing in women's sports.    

• An Order directed a reevaluation of all U.S. foreign aid and assistance programs to ensure their alignment with America First policies.  

• Facilitated a Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire and resource-sharing pact in February.  

• Helped avert an India-Pakistan nuclear war in May.   

• Signed a Congo-Rwanda peace accord in the White House on June 27, ending 30 years of war between the two countries. • Continued efforts to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.  

• Negotiated the signing of a Rwanda peace accord in the White House on June 27, ending 30 years of war between the two countries.  

• Facilitated an Israeli-Iranian ceasefire in the two countries' 12-day war after having ordered a B-2 airstrike that destroyed three Iranian nuclear facilities.  

• Facilitated a joint declaration for complete peace, border delimitation, and economic integration between Azerbaijan and Armenia in August, ending nearly 40 years of conflict. The Big New Bill goes into law in 2026. With this, we, the people, will experience No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and the equivalent of No Tax on Social Security. I have included two references to help you fully understand everything our President Trump has done for us in just eleven months. 

President Trump sleeps about four hours a night. He is fighting for the people like no other president has ever done before. VP Vance is in training alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio. My impression is that the two of them, VP Vance and SOS Rubio, must be in lockstep with the President and the MAGA Doctrine, so our country is in good hands for the 2028 election. We must all stay involved and vote in 2026 to save Nevada and to help the President advance his agenda. #PledgeToVote2026 

https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/

https://ballotpedia.org/Donald_Trump%27s_executive_orders_and_actions,_2025#Executive_orders_issued_by_Trump

https://www.issues4life.org/pdfs/news_20251010e.pdf 

After years of embarrassingly boorish behavior in the White House, we now have a President and First Lady who have style and grace. Melania is the most beautiful and elegant and personally successful First Lady we have ever had. Young women can look up to her as a role model. I have included a few pictures of Christmas at the White House, a far cry from what Jill Biden's Christmas was last year. 

Phone Banking: As we move into the final weeks of the year, I promise we are ready to prepare for a very busy 2026. We will be phone banking on Saturday morning at the beginning of January. If you are inclined to make phone calls for a few hours on a Saturday morning, please call us at 775 841-1800. We are going to make it a fun morning with your fellow patriots. Plus, we will have coffee and sweet treats to add to the enticement.   

Movie Night is back (January 9, 2026) with the screening of the documentary The Dark Origins of Communism, written by Joshua Phillipp. We will be showing the film on January 9, at the Republican Headquarters, with doors opening at 5:30 and the movie starting at 6 PM. This film explains the complex mix of theorists, such as Karl Marx, who laid the groundwork for these regimes, and reveals the brutal realities of Communist States. Communism, Socialism, and Marxism are subjects we need to understand as we navigate these unsettling times here in our own country. We are going to move the showing to a Friday night, as we have had several requests. We will have pizza, salad, and drinks for you to share with your patriots. We do ask for a $10 Donation. Thanks, and we hope to see you. 

On January 17, we will hold a Kick-Off Party to kick off the year-long celebration of our 250th Anniversary at the Casino Fandango. There will be music, dancing, all-American food, games, and prizes. We are inviting candidates to attend we will give them a few minutes to introduce themselves. You may buy tickets online and at the CCRP Headquarters, 1971 California Street. The price for this fun evening will be $50 per person. 

Save the Date: As we move into the new year, the Republican Party will hold our Precinct Meeting on February 21 at the Senior Center. Doors will open at 8 AM with the meeting starting at 9 AM. This meeting is for all Republicans in Carson City. We invite you to attend and provide input on the Republican Party of the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City's 2026 platform. Our County Convention (Consolidated Municipality of Carson) is on March 7, following the Precinct Meeting. The time and location for this will be forthcoming. I would like to see all of you attend these two essential meetings. You must be a Republican on the voter rolls to participate in these meetings. 

Our monthly Membership meeting will be on January 22 at the Casino Fandango in the Craft 55 Room. Our guest speaker will be District Attorney Garrit Pruyt. After the meeting, we invite you to stop by for a nightcap and continue socializing with our fellow attendees in the bar outside the Craft 55 room. The Casino Fandango will provide wait staff so you can order food or a drink, or hang out with everyone. It is a great way to make new friends and continue the conversations.   

Save the Date for our Annual Lincoln Day Dinner on March 21, 2026. Our annual dinner's theme is "Celebration of America: 250 Years."  Tickets will go on sale in the middle of January. You can purchase your tickets online or at the Republican Headquarters when they are available. Our special keynote speaker and VIP Reception details will be announced in January. 

We had another fantastic Christmas Party at the Governor's Mansion. We had 107 attendees. The food prepared by A Catered Affair was fabulous, the music by Bill Wharton was excellent, and the staff from the mansion was amazing. Here are a few pictures from the event.     

As we enter the final week of the Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, I want to wish everyone a happy and blessed holiday. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and we will see you in 2026. We are in exciting times, and I am very pleased we are all in them together.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!! 

God Bless the United States of America, Nevada, Carson City, and you.

Susan Ruch, Chairman 

The magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest gifts are family and friends. -Unknown

Chairman’s Corner; November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving is here, and we are heading into some of our favorite holidays: Thanksgiving and the holiday season of Christmas and Hanukkah. Our lovely First Lady, Melania Trump, is very busy with her many duties & obligations. I thought it would be interesting to take a quick look at what she has been doing recently. This past week, Melania traveled with Usha Vance to visit military families at Camp Lejeune. They visited the families, the Marines, and the

schools on the base. These two wonderful women emphasized the importance of our military and their appreciation for their service. This past week, Melania greeted the White House Christmas Tree. The Christmas tree is from Western Michigan and will be placed in the Blue Room on the State Floor of the White House. The first Christmas tree placed in the Blue Room was in 1912 by President Howard Taft's children. 

Today, Tuesday (11/26), President Trump and the First Lady will pardon two Turkeys, a tradition for over 35 years (since President George H. W. Bush). Isn't it wonderful to have a President and First Lady in the White House who love America? They demonstrate their love for the USA and its people every day. Plus, they show it with compassion, taste, and style (and very often real humor).  

As always, President Trump has had a hectic week. The President signed legislation to release the Epstein files and an executive order removing tariffs on Brazilian coffee, beef, and agricultural products to continue helping to bring down food costs for all of us. The USDA announced that the Trump Administration began releasing billions of dollars to farmers for natural disasters that occurred in 2023 and 2024. The President is prepared to designate Maduro-tied cartel De Los Soles as a foreign terrorist group. Also, today, President Trump signed an executive order naming some chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist group. As our President is working hard toward world peace, he and the State Department are driving to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine; we hope and pray for a successful end to the carnage in Ukraine.  

Nevada News: The Legislative Special Session has come to an end with ups and downs. The Governor's Crime Bill passed and was signed into law. AB4, the Film Industry Tax Credit System, died. SB10, a bill to crack down on Corporate buyout of rental homes, also died. But as always, the never-ending surge to destroy Nevada by the Democrats slid in SJR1. Democratic Nevada State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro slipped in SJR1 at the last minute to codify mail-in ballots and, worse, ballot drop boxes everywhere. Voting yes on this Question on our ballot would make Mail-In Ballots part of our Constitution. We cannot let that occur, or we will suffer with institutionalized threats to Nevada election integrity. We must vote NO on this question, which will be on your 2026 ballot.   

Cannizzaro is now running for Nevada State Attorney. Cannizzaro will be as bad, if not worse, than Aaron Ford if that is possible. As a reminder, she was nine months pregnant and sponsored the Abortion Tourism Bill SB217, allowing women to come to our state from anywhere to have an abortion. And as a reminder, the democrats have question 6 on our ballot in 2026 that allows Late Term Abortion, a woman may abort a baby up to 9 months and after. Now, Cannizzaro wants to be the Attorney General. Once more, the Democratic Communist Party does not take a day off, and therefore we must not either. This destruction of our beautiful state makes me furious and makes me more determined to defeat these people. Remember, we must all vote to make it Too Big To Rig. We will need your help and are calling on all patriots to step up in 2026.   

The Carson City Republican Party, out of concern for individuals who temporarily lost their SNAP benefits, asked CCRP members and the public to donate grocery store gift cards to our headquarters on California Street. We launched our program on November 2 and promoted it through our website and social media. During office hours, we distributed cards to over 60 people. The Carson City Republicans were grateful that so many people stepped up to help take care of our citizens during this time. The CCRP strives to be here for the people of Carson City. Thank you to everyone who helped us with this mission.

Christmas Party, December 6, from 5 to 8 PM at the Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. We will be serving Beef Wellington, and music will fill the air. It promises to be a lovely evening with your friends & neighbors at our beautiful Governor's Mansion. We are asking everyone to bring an unwrapped toy and a pair of socks for the Dream Center. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com/event-details/christmas-party-at-the-governors-mansion or at our headquarters, 1971 California Street. We offer tables for 10 for those interested in reserving one for you and your friends. Tickets will only be available through December 1, so be sure to purchase them soon.  

New Year 2026: As we move into the new year, we will start January with the beginning of America's 250th Anniversary celebration. On January 1, you will be able to see our beautiful 250th Anniversary Banner, which will adorn the side of the headquarters. On January 17^, we will be hosting a Kick-Off Party for the new year at the Casino Fandango, from 5 to 9 PM. We will have games, music, and an All-American menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie à la mode. Our movie night will resume in January, and there will be much more. Our calendar is up to date on our website – https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com/calendar 

The Carson City Republican Party would like to wish your family and you a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so very much to be grateful for as a nation. We are very thankful for your continued support, and we look forward to continuing our growing relationship with all our members and true patriots. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you all for your continued support. We cannot do this without you. To be more efficient with your donations, we have changed our payment platform to Zeffy (Zeffy asks for a separate donation to offset their costs). We no longer use PayPal. If you would like to make a direct donation to us, please visit our website and click the 'Donate' button. All your donations go directly to the cause. We are all volunteers; no one receives a salary, and every dollar you give is used efficiently. We do this out of love and duty for our country. Looking ahead to 2026, starting in January, we will begin numerous activities to prepare for our precinct meeting and county convention. As we move further into the year, we need to add to our war chest. We have substantial expenses for mailings related to the 2026 primary in June and the election, including door-to-door outreach and ballot chasing. All your donations help cover these expenses. I want to thank you again for your generosity. 

With sincere thanks, God Bless America, Nevada, Carson City, and You!                                Susan Ruch, CCRP Chairman 

“Freedom lies in being Bold,” Robert Frost

“No Man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” Douglas MacArthur  

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