President Joe Biden is set to make his first campaign appearance since the recent attempted assassination of his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. Biden will address the NAACP convention in Las Vegas, emphasizing his administration's support for Black voters, a key pillar of the Democratic coalition. He will also engage with Latino voters at UnidosUS, highlighting his appeal to this crucial Democratic-leaning bloc.
Following a challenging debate with Trump that raised concerns about his age and fitness for office, Biden faces a renewed effort from Republicans to rally around Trump at their national convention in Milwaukee. Despite calls from within his party to step aside, Biden remains steadfast in his belief that he is the best candidate to defeat Trump, relying on his support among Black and Latino elected officials.
While Trump seeks to broaden his appeal to minority voters, Biden's campaign is focused on reinforcing his connection with the Biden-Harris coalition. In the aftermath of the recent shooting incident at Trump's rally, Biden called for an end to political violence and urged leaders to de-escalate tensions. However, he continues to highlight Trump as a threat to American democracy.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson emphasized the importance of policy solutions for Black voters, addressing issues such as inflation, education, and civil rights. Biden is expected to unveil proposals to address rising housing costs, including a plan to cap rent increases and sell public land for home construction in Nevada.
Both Biden and Trump are using economic policy announcements to appeal to voters in the battleground state, with Biden's proposal requiring congressional approval and Trump's plan to end taxes on service-industry workers' tips gaining support from Nevada's Democratic senators.
