As the final hours of the election approach, top advisers to President Donald Trump are cautiously optimistic about his chances, with a strong emphasis on the crucial factor of turnout. The advisers believe that the key to success or failure lies in whether the anticipated supporters of President Trump actually show up to vote.
A senior Trump adviser highlighted the critical nature of turnout, stating, 'We feel like we’re in a position now where, if the people who we think are going to turn out for President Trump actually do so, then he ought to win. So it’s a matter of achieving that. It’s close. It’s really close.' The adviser stressed that the focus is squarely on turnout in these final moments leading up to the election.
Trump's advisers are confident in his performance this election cycle, citing improvements compared to previous years when analyzing public polling data. They pointed to a final poll from the 2020 election cycle that showed Joe Biden leading Trump nationally by 10 points among registered voters.
However, there is a sense of unease among advisers and those close to Trump regarding a potential decrease in what were previously referred to as 'silent' Trump voters. These voters, who supported Trump in 2016 and 2020 but did not always openly express their support, are seen as a crucial demographic. The concern is whether this group will turn out in the same numbers as before.
A source close to Trump acknowledged this uncertainty, stating, 'Whereas before turnout for him was maybe surprising, especially in 2016, and a lot of people were silent about their vote and that didn’t always register in the data, it’s unclear if we’ll see that type of difference this time around.'
With the election outcome hanging in the balance, the Trump campaign is placing a heavy emphasis on mobilizing supporters to ensure a strong turnout on Election Day. The final results will ultimately reveal whether their efforts have been successful in securing another victory for President Trump.
