As Election Day approaches, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making final appeals to voters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city. The two candidates held competing rallies on Friday, each trying to galvanize support in a crucial battleground state.
Republican Trump returned to the Fiserv Forum, the same venue where he was nominated as his party’s presidential candidate over the summer. He arrived with his ear bandaged in bright white gauze following an attempted assassination just days earlier. Meanwhile, Democrat Harris aimed to leverage the star power of rapper Cardi B to attract attention and support at her rally.
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Both candidates were in the Midwest after spending Thursday in the West, each making three campaign appearances. Harris’s highlight was a star-studded rally in Las Vegas, where she was introduced by pop icon Jennifer Lopez. Trump, on the other hand, enjoyed a favorable evening in Glendale, Arizona, alongside right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson.
With the vote looming on Tuesday, the race appears tight, characterized by intense campaigning and media coverage focused on contentious issues like race, gender, and reproductive rights. Wisconsin is a key battleground state, having been decided by less than one percentage point in the last two presidential elections, and the contest for its 10 electoral votes is equally competitive this time.
Harris, striving to maintain her image as a “joyful warrior” despite Trump’s insults, planned to harness the influence of artists like GloRilla, the Isley Brothers, and Flo Milli at her “When We Vote We Win” rally in Milwaukee, where Cardi B was expected to speak.
As Trump returned to the site of his Republican National Convention, where he had previously enjoyed a surge in popularity following the assassination attempt and a strong debate performance against then-candidate Joe Biden, he hoped to regain momentum in the polls, which have been largely stagnant.
Concerns are mounting over the potential for unrest following the election, especially if Trump refuses to accept the results. Washington’s police chief, Pamela Smith, assured the public that no “credible threats” had been identified against the capital, though officials remain vigilant after the January 6, 2021, riot by Trump supporters. She emphasized that while peaceful protests would be supported, any violence or destruction of property would not be tolerated.
As of now, over 63.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots early, accounting for more than 40 percent of the total votes in the 2020 election.
Key Points:
- Campaign Rallies: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held competing rallies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they make final appeals to voters ahead of Election Day.
- Trump’s Return: Trump returned to the Fiserv Forum, the venue of his summer nomination, with his ear bandaged following an assassination attempt.
- Harris’s Star Power: Harris aimed to draw crowds with the help of rapper Cardi B and other artists at her “When We Vote We Win” rally.
- Tight Race in Wisconsin: Wisconsin remains a key battleground state, previously decided by narrow margins in the last two elections, with the race for its 10 electoral votes extremely competitive.
- Concerns Over Unrest: Amid fears of unrest if Trump loses, Washington’s police chief reported no credible threats but emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for violence.
- Early Voting: Over 63.5 million Americans have cast their ballots early, representing more than 40 percent of the total votes from the 2020 election.
