GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to campaign in Michigan on Friday, intensifying their efforts to secure votes in this crucial political battleground.
Vice President Harris will kick off her day in Grand Rapids, followed by events in Lansing and Oakland County, located northwest of Detroit.
Former President Trump will hold his own event in Oakland County during the afternoon, wrapping up the day with a rally in Detroit.
Michigan remains one of the pivotal “blue wall” states alongside Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, playing a significant role in determining the outcome of the election.
Trump’s rally in Detroit marks his first appearance in the city following controversial remarks made last week, where he warned about the implications of a Harris presidency, stating that “our whole country will end up being like Detroit.”
Detroit has faced a turbulent history, experiencing a significant decline in population and economic challenges before showing signs of recovery in recent years.
Harris has faced challenges gaining support from unions, a traditional Democratic voter base, as she has struggled to secure important endorsements.
Additionally, Arab American voters have expressed skepticism toward Harris due to the administration’s unwavering backing of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a key supporter of Harris’ campaign, emphasized the expectation of a tightly contested election, stating, “Michigan is a divided state. That’s why we don’t write off the reddest of areas on a political map. We show up.”
Kent County, where Harris will begin her day, has historically leaned Republican. Trump won the county by a narrow margin in 2016, but Biden flipped it in 2020, reflecting a recent trend toward Democratic voting.
