A screen displays President Donald Trump as he speaks on stage during the first day of the Republican National Committee convention, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte.
A screen displays President Donald Trump as he speaks on stage during the first day of the Republican National Committee convention, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte. AP
Herb Scribner
By Herb Scribner

President Donald Trump gave Utah a quick shoutout during the Republican National Convention Monday night.

  • Trump appeared in a brief video in which he spoke with hostages who have been returned to the United States.
  • One of those hostages included Josh Holt, a young man from Utah who survived being in a Venezuelan prison.
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  • “It was a great honor to meet you when I got back,” Holt said. “It’s been great to be back.”

And then, Trump gave a shoutout to the Beehive State:

  • Trump: “The great people of Utah wanted me to do something about it.”
  • Trump: “Say hello to the folks in Utah because they’re great people.” 

Holt’s story has been a subject of national headlines for years now. His story was recently chronicled in the the KSL Podcast, “Hope In Darkness” as well.

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