County GOP celebrates Trump’s return to office

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. In Jackson, about a dozen of the president’s supporters gathered to celebrate the inauguration on the Town Square.
Maury Jones was among about 12 attendees who took one lap around town square with flags and signs to celebrate President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. (Emily Cohen / KHOL)

by | Jan 21, 2025 | Elections

Like what you’re reading? Make our newscast part of your daily listening routine. Subscribe on Spotify (or wherever you listen to podcasts). 

Mary Martin, Chair of the Teton County Republican Party, circled up a small group of GOP supporters next to the skating rink on Town Square. 

She asked each, including Maury Jones who used to write a weekly column for the local newspaper, what they were thankful for.

“I’m thankful that God miraculously preserved Donald Trump’s life on July 13th when he was shot at,” Jones said.

Advertisement

Earlier that day, he was tuned into Trump’s inaugural address and said he is looking forward to the president’s work on both inflation and immigration. 

“Trump’s speech today at his inauguration after he was sworn in is the best, most inspiring political speech I’ve ever heard in my life,” Jones said.

He says immigration is an “invasion” in the United States. 

After his inauguration, on the first day of his second term, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border. This, among other executive orders aimed at immigration and a clampdown on undocumented immigrants already inside the country.

Melchor Moore said he is the most recognizable face of the county Teton County Republican Party after a failed bid for county commissioner this past election cycle. (Dante Filpula Ankney/KHOL)

Asked how Trump’s immigration policies would impact Jackson, Jones spoke broadly of the workforce. About 12% of Jackson is foreign-born. 

Melchor Moore slung an American flag over his shoulder as he trailed a group of bundled supporters for a lap around the Town Square chanting “U-S-A.”

Moore ran as the GOP party’s candidate in an unsuccessful bid for county commissioner in 2024. He organized Monday’s march and said the event aimed to celebrate successes and grow support for the Teton County Republican Party while showing solidarity for the president.

“We grow our voter base like we grow our families just with love and support,” Moore said.

The overwhelming majority of Wyoming voters chose President Donald Trump in November with nearly 75% of votes cast opting for the Republican nominee according to the Associated Press.

Teton County was the only county in the Cowboy State to opt for former Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Over two-thirds of county voters cast ballots for Harris.

Want More Stories Like This?

Donate any amount to support independent media in the Tetons.

KHOL 89.1 Jackson Hole Community Radio Membership Support Ad

About Dante Filpula Ankney

Dante Filpula Ankney comes to KHOL as a lifelong resident of the Mountain West. He made his home on the Eastern Montana prairies before moving to the Western Montana peaks to study journalism and wilderness studies. Dante has found success producing award-winning print, audio and video stories for a variety of publications, including a stint as a host at Montana Public Radio. Most recently, he spent a year teaching English in Bulgaria through a Fulbright Fellowship. When he isn’t reporting, you can find Dante outside scaling rocks, sliding across snow or winning a game of cribbage.

Related Stories

Pin It on Pinterest