Donald Trump intensified his confrontational rhetoric against political opponents and reiterated unfounded claims of electoral fraud as the U.S. presidential race entered its final 48 hours.
At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump labeled Democrats as “demonic” and accused them of “fighting so hard to steal this damn thing,” echoing his fraud claims from 2020. “It’s a crooked country, and we’re going to make it straight,” he declared.
Trump also expressed regret about leaving office after losing to President Joe Biden, stating, “I shouldn’t have left.” He took a jab at the media, commenting on the protective glass barriers at his events following two assassination attempts: “To get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news, and I don’t mind that so much.”
In response, a senior official from Harris’s campaign criticized Trump’s remarks, stating, “He really is closing his campaign with total darkness and anger.” Meanwhile, Harris, fresh from an appearance on Saturday Night Live, began her campaign sweep with an event at a Black church in Detroit, emphasizing optimism: “We have the momentum because our campaign is tapping into the ambition, the aspirations, and the dreams of the American people.”
Harris cautioned against being influenced by Trump’s allegations, urging, “I would ask, in particular, people who have not yet voted, to not fall for this tactic, which I think includes suggesting to people that if they vote, their vote won’t matter.”
Recent polling indicates Harris has gained ground, notably leading Trump by three points in Iowa, while a New York Times/Siena poll shows her leading in states crucial for her campaign. Trump, however, asserted, “It’s a choice between whether we will have four more years of incompetence and failure, or whether we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country.”
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