July 28th 2024.
As the race for the presidency nears its end, Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, held a rally in Minnesota, a state that has not voted for a Republican candidate since 1972. This rally in St. Cloud was meant to show the campaign's confidence in the Midwest, especially with Joe Biden's recent struggles leading up to his decision to withdraw from the race.
Trump, who won Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016 but lost them in the last election, has turned his attention to Minnesota as a potential state to flip from the Democrats. This rally is a calculated risk, as it could force the Democrats to focus on a state they might otherwise ignore, but it could also backfire on Trump if he neglects more traditional battlegrounds.
During the rally, Trump spoke for over an hour and a half, energizing the crowd with his signature attacks on immigration and crime. He accused his opponent, Kamala Harris, of being a "crazy liberal" who wants to defund the police, while he claims to want to increase their funding. He also called her "evil" and criticized her for her handling of border issues as vice president.
Trump also took aim at Harris for a tweet she made in 2020 after the death of George Floyd. The tweet encouraged people to donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a non-profit organization working towards bail reform and providing bail for protesters. While Harris did not personally donate, her tweet helped the fund raise over $34 million. Trump used this to attack Harris, claiming that her actions were "deadly" and disqualifying for her to be president.
In addition to his attacks on Harris, Trump also recycled his criticisms of Biden, highlighting the former vice president's supposed flaws and reminding voters of why they should not support him. This strategy shows how the Trump campaign is still trying to sway voters even after Biden has dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris.
Before Trump took the stage, JD Vance delivered a passionate speech, focusing on issues that are important to the Republican base, such as border security and crime. He also took a swipe at the media, accusing them of comparing Harris to Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump's rally was held at a hockey arena, a change from his recent indoor events. After surviving an assassination attempt in July, Trump has been holding all of his events indoors, but he announced on social media that he will start holding outdoor rallies again, with increased security measures in place.
Meanwhile, Harris held her first fundraiser since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. The event is expected to raise over $2.1 million, a significant increase from the original goal. It is clear that both campaigns are ramping up their efforts as the race for the presidency enters its final stretch.
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