With only two Tuesdays remaining until the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are ramping up their campaign efforts in critical swing states and beyond.
This past Tuesday, both candidates aimed to engage Latino voters: Trump hosted a panel discussion at his golf resort in Miami, while Harris recorded an interview with Telemundo to air Wednesday.
Trump falsely claimed that Harris was taking a day off from campaigning and later held a nighttime rally in Greensboro, North Carolina—marking his fourth event in two days in this crucial state.
Meanwhile, Harris spent the day in Washington, D.C., engaging with NBC News for an interview. Former President Barack Obama also joined the campaign trail, rallying in Wisconsin alongside Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and further in Michigan.
According to the University of Florida’s Election Lab, twenty million voters have already cast their ballots, which includes more than 25% of active voters in Georgia.
Harris outlines policy while Obama rallies in the Midwest
Harris addressed her governing plans and sought to counter criticisms regarding the frequency and types of interviews she has conducted. In an NBC Nightly News interview, she detailed her policy proposals and contrasted her vision with that of Trump, particularly referencing his actions during the January 6th insurrection.
“The American people are faced with a serious decision regarding our country’s future,” she stated, reflecting on the gravity of the upcoming election.
When asked about potential pardons for Trump should she win the presidency, Harris sidestepped, emphasizing her focus on the immediate future rather than hypothetical situations.
Harris also shared her outreach initiatives targeting Latino voters, planning to announce policies aimed at increasing opportunities for this demographic, including apprenticeship programs and loans for entrepreneurs.
On the campaign front, Obama joined Walz in Madison, Wisconsin, to celebrate the start of early voting and criticized Trump’s campaign tactics as detracting from substantial issues.
In a recent rally, Trump claimed the economy was better for Latinos during his presidency, making derogatory comments about Harris and asserting that immigration issues were central to the election.
Trump characterized incoming migrants as part of an “invasion” and promised mass deportations while linking Harris to violence attributed to some migrants.
As both candidates push into the final weeks of campaigning, they reveal distinct strategies emphasizing their policies and responses to one another, with critical events scheduled across key states.
Looking ahead, Trump is set to headline a rally in Georgia, while Harris will engage voters in Pennsylvania, further intensifying their efforts as Election Day approaches.
