Trent Leisy

Trent Leisy was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2001 to 2005. Leisy earned a high school diploma from Windsor High School and a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 2009. His career experience includes being a business owner. Leisy has been affiliated with Weld County GOP, the Colorado Freedom Coalition, and FyreFox Media.[1]

Congress

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

​Trent Leisy is a small business owner, a Navy Veteran, and a die-hard supporter of President Trump. Trent has worked in agriculture throughout his life and has witnessed firsthand the importance of having a representative who puts America First.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lowering Taxes​Parental RightsSecuring Our Border

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As someone who's worked in agriculture for over the past decade, Trent has always been and will continue to be a great friend to America's great farmers and growers. As your Congressman, Trent will always ensure that American farmers are put first.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Trent strongly looks up to President Donald Trump. Child and human trafficking, for example, is a big business that makes over $9.5 billion annually in the United States alone. As your Congressman, Trent will fight for the policies championed by President Trump, which resulted in more child and human traffickers being arrested than ever before.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Unlike the typical career politician, Trent is a down-to-earth and personable man who has risked his life for this country fighting in the Navy and is willing to serve this country for the American people, especially those in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Trent believes the core responsibilities of someone elected to this office is to serve their constituents, the American people, and not special interest groups or foreign entities. Trent believes another responsibility for representatives is to follow and interpret the Constitution as our founding fathers intended.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Trent's very first job was as a farm hand. He held this job during the summer as a teenager.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The latest song to be stuck in Trent's head is "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony Music.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Trent believes that the founding fathers did not intend for political offices to be exclusively for the political class and that they intended for the American people to be involved with their government.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Trent supports term limits. Trent believes in bringing an end to career politicians and believes people should be successful in their own careers before and after politics. Trent believes the longer people are in Washington, D.C., the more out of touch they become with the American people.

State House

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

​Trent Leisy is a small business owner, a Navy Veteran, an elected official, and a die-hard supporter of President Trump. Trent has worked in agriculture throughout his life and has witnessed firsthand the importance of having a representative who puts America First.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

As your representative, Trent will take decisive action to end sanctuary cities as Denver is confronting an illegal alien crisis that impacts the safety and quality of life of all Colorado residents.As your representative, Trent will fight for policies championed by Rightful President Trump, which resulted in more child and human traffickers being arrested than ever before.As your representative, Trent, who is endorsed by Joe Oltmann of Conservative Daily and DCF Guns, will uphold and defend the constitutional rights of Colorado citizens against any infringement.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In 2021, Trent ran for the Weld RE-4 school board and campaigned against all vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and fought for the rights of all parents. We need greater accountability for schools, more options for parents, and more student results. As your representative, Trent's battle plan will always be educators work for parents and children, not the other way around.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Rightful President Donald Trump.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To put America First.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

You don't compromise on your values.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To introduce and pass legislation that adheres to the Colorado Constitution and the United States Constitution and to keep the government out of the lives of we the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of protecting children.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watching Desert Storm at age 9.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working on the family farm until the military.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Killing The Rising Sun By Bill O'Reilly.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain America.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Trump Saved the USA by Forgiato Blow.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The weaponization of the government.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

There should be a balance of power.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The Democrats.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators so you can maximize your effectiveness of accomplishing your goals.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Bob Schaffer

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The heartbreaking treatment of the January 6 political prisoners.

Tell us your favorite joke.

The federal government and Joe Biden's presidency.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

A bill that criminalizes pedophilia.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

former media surrogate and advisor to President Donald Trump Dr. Gina Loudon

former Republican State Senator for the great state of Missouri John Loudon

former Chief of Police, Captain of the FD, & Reality TV star Rich Wyatt

Tech CEO & Conservative Daily owner Joe Oltmann

fair-minded Fox News Contributor Leo Terrell

former Georgia State Senator Vernon Jones

former Windsor Mayor Kristie Melendez

What committees interest you?

Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Veterans.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

January 6 showed us that our government has way too much power and the American people need to be given back their power.