With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Trump campaign is intensifying its efforts to rally voters with a closing message that Vice President Harris has 'wrecked' the economy and the border, while former President Trump is positioned to 'fix' these issues. The campaign's strategy for the final stretch involves a strong focus on the economy and the crisis at the southern border.
Trump campaign senior advisor Tim Murtaugh emphasized the stark contrast between the Trump and Harris administrations, highlighting the economic prosperity and border security during Trump's presidency compared to the current state under Harris' leadership.
Trump's campaign has been emphasizing optimism and positive messages to address the problems they attribute to the Biden-Harris administration. The campaign believes that Trump's message of problem-solving resonates more with voters compared to Harris' focus on attacking the former president.
A recent poll shows Trump leading Harris nationally by 2 points, with Trump garnering 47% support among likely voters compared to Harris' 45%. The survey also indicates a shift in public opinion towards Harris since August, with her approval ratings declining while views of Trump have improved.
The Trump campaign is confident in its momentum, citing national trends and leading poll numbers in battleground states. Campaign officials highlighted Trump's appeal to Latino voters, where he leads Harris by 11 percentage points.
Trump's campaign events have been drawing significant crowds, with planned rallies in key states such as Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York City. The campaign is also leveraging media appearances, with Trump scheduled for an interview on the Joe Rogan podcast and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, engaging with the press and holding campaign events.
Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is gearing up for a major 'closing argument' address, with plans for a significant event on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Harris' campaign has also announced a concert series featuring Bruce Springsteen and former President Obama, along with a get-out-the-vote campaign for young voters.
President Biden, while largely absent from the campaign trail, has weighed in on the election, calling for political action against Trump. The Trump campaign responded by accusing the Biden-Harris administration of targeting Trump and his supporters throughout their tenure.
