Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Alabama Republican Party's summer fundraising dinner on August 3rd. This engagement comes as Trump continues his 2024 presidential campaign while navigating recent federal charges related to classified documents. The Alabama GOP announced Trump's participation in the Montgomery event on Wednesday.

Following his not-guilty plea on Tuesday regarding the mishandling of classified documents, Trump has publicly framed the indictment as a politically motivated effort to hinder his presidential aspirations. He has maintained this stance both before and after his arrest. This appearance follows Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's address at the Alabama Republican Party's winter fundraiser earlier this year, highlighting the state's importance in the Republican primary landscape.