Janice R. Andrews
On a fiery campaign stop on Friday, former President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on immigrants and repeated controversial claims, even though he was already under fire for spreading a conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants. While the Republican candidate for president went to key swing states with his campaign, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris focused on her own message, which was all about togetherness and leadership that looks to the future.
Trump’s views on immigration are the most important this week.
In a speech in Springfield, Ohio, Trump, who is 78 years old, promised what he called “large deportations” if he was elected. This comment shocked people in Springfield and beyond. Recently, the town has become a hotspot in the immigration fight. It got attention from around the world and across the United States after Trump spread a false conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants were breaking the law.
Trump told the people in Ohio, “Immigrants are ruining their way of life.” He said again that he would carry out mass deportations and that they would be the biggest in U.S. history. The focus on Springfield, where about 20,000 Haitian immigrants have lived in the past few years, shows how Trump is trying to get his base excited again by imposing strict immigration rules.
Many plot theories have been made about Springfield because of Trump’s comments there at the same time that emotions were rising in the town. On the second day, schools were locked down because of threats that were thought to be related to anti-immigrant feelings. The events mentioned above happen after Trump said something fake about Haitian immigrants in a recent debate, saying that they were guilty of crimes like stealing and eating pets. The local authorities quickly disproved his claim.
Kamala Harris tries to win over moderates in important states
Trump made more politically charged comments, but Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, stressed the need to move on from toxic politics. Harris tried to show how her leadership is different from Trump’s by talking about economic policy, tax cuts, and helping families at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
In an interview with a Philadelphia TV station, Harris said, “I offer a new generation of leadership.” The vice president of the Democratic Party, who recently took over for President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential candidate, has been talking about her views on issues like gun control to appeal to middle voters and the general population. Harris said that she owns a gun but also backs sensible safety rules to keep the right to bear arms in check.
At a gathering in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Harris kept pushing her economic message and said bad things about Trump’s performance in the last debate. People often say that Pennsylvania is one of the most important key states that will decide the result of the November 5 election.
Polls Show Race Is Tight
Polls show that Trump and Harris are almost tied for the presidency with only seven weeks to go. Experts say the election will be very close, especially in swing states like Ohio, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, where both candidates are putting a lot of effort.
At his campaign events, Trump has mostly talked about economic issues, such as inflation. But lately, a lot of Trump events have turned into talks full of complaints, and his harsh stance on immigration is often left out in the open. His most recent gathering in Ohio showed that he is still using anti-immigrant language to get his supporters excited.
There are problems with Trump’s campaign
There have been problems with Trump’s campaign because of both his words and the fact that far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer is close to him. Loomer has been criticized for spreading conspiracy theories, such as the idea that 9/11 was a “inside job.” He has been seen with Trump at a number of high-profile events, such as the debate and the anniversary of the attacks.
People are also shocked by the hurtful things she said about Harris, like how she said Harris’s Indian mother would make the White House “smell like curry.” When asked about Loomer’s role, Trump put himself out of it and said he couldn’t control what she says.
Harris talks about important issues like abortion and the economy.
Harris, on the other hand, has been trying to get her campaign going by focusing on a bright future for America. Abortion was one of the main problems she won big points for in the debate. The next election will be the first for president since the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Roe v. Wade, which meant that abortion rights were no longer protected by the federal government. Harris has made it clear that she is a strong supporter of abortion rights and is trying to get people to vote for her on this topic.
Harris is also getting ready for a big virtual meeting on September 19 with media star Oprah Winfrey. This event is sure to get a lot of attention and give her campaign even more energy. By siding with well-known people like Winfrey, Harris is probably trying to get more support from important vote groups.
An Election That Will Divide People
Both Trump and Harris are still traveling across the country to visit key swing states. The 2024 election is looking like it will be one of the most contentious and hard-fought in recent memory. Trump’s harsher language against immigrants shows that he wants to focus on issues that matter to his supporters. Harris, on the other hand, wants to win over more voters by giving an alternative to what she calls Trump’s divisive politics.
Expect a very close election on November 5. Both candidates are doing everything they can to prepare for what many people think will be a very close race.
