A big group of America First Patriots gathered at the National Press Club ballroom in Washington D.C. for the “Patriot Awards,” with honorees that included Helen Comperatore, Vivek Ramaswamy, Scott Pressler, Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight, Steve Bannon, actor Brock Pierce, and investigative journalist James O’Keefe.
Comperatore was joined by her daughters Allyson and Kaylee, bringing tears to the eyes of many in the room when she reflected on the beautiful spirit of her husband, firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was gunned down and killed during the assassination attempt of President Donald J. Trump.
His widow paused numerous times during her acceptance of her “Patriot Award” to share her love, respect, and admiration for her late husband.
“I’m going to fight for my husband. He deserves justice. He was a hero before this happened. He is definitely a hero now.”
“President Trump has been so good to our family. He called me every day for two weeks. I’m so grateful for him,” said Helen Comperatore.
Former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was introduced at the National Press Club as the “next Governor of Ohio.” Ramaswamy’s name was consistently mentioned as someone being seriously considered by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to be JD Vance’s replacement in the United States Senate.
Instead, DeWine chose Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to be appointed to the United States Senate. Before Vance being named President Trump’s choice for Vice President, Husted was considered the leading contender to run for Governor.
Husted’s appointment to the United States Senate creates a clear path for Ramaswamy to be the 2026 Republican candidate for Ohio Governor.
"We are going to make America great again. Victory is our only option. The inauguration of President Trump is not the destination. It is the start of a battle that lasts for generations to come. Our best days as a country are ahead of us," said Ramaswamy.
Next up was former Trump Administration official Steve Bannon, who encouraged the crowd to not rest on its laurels and continue to win elections at the local, state, and national levels. Bannon also praised voter registration activist Scott Presler, who is credited for being instrumental in turning the State of Pennsylvania “red” in 2024.
“We pierced the ‘Blue Wall’ in 2024. I'm not sure we pull this off without Scot Presler. He turned Pennsylvania into the new Ohio. Now we have to turn New Jersey into the new Pennsylvania,” said Bannon, who credits President Trump for having the fortitude to run for Commander in Chief again after being politically persecuted in multiple states in multiple courts.
“Trump broke the oligarchs. They wanted to keep him his cage in Mara Lago. He came back. He came back on your shoulders. He came back in one of the great victories in American history,” added Bannon.
There was a Hollywood vibe at the Patriot Awards as well, with Voight and Pierce earning awards. Pierce, who rose to fame with the film ‘The Mighty Ducks,’ marveled at President Trump’s victory over President Biden.
“It's the end of an era and the beginning of a golden age. What a year this has been,” said Pierce.
Voight, who earned a Best Actor Academy Award for the 1979 film “Coming Home,” wrapped up the event with his praise for his fellow honorees and the man who will serve as the 47th Commander in Chief of the United States of America.
“This is a room of great people. This is ‘We the People.’ It's magnificent to see goodness. Goodness in terms of courage, kindness, and honesty.”
“I know Donald Trump. He will conquer evil. He will bring us back to what our Founding Fathers etched out: Land of the Free,” concluded Voight.