US Election: Harris and Trump Make Final Appeals for Votes

As one of the closest US election races in recent history enters its final two weeks, Republican Donald Trump is intensifying his outreach to Latino voters, while Democratic rival Kamala Harris is set to participate in a national interview with NBC.

Both campaigns are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in a last-minute effort to sway undecided voters, with polls indicating a tight race ahead of Election Day.

Regardless of the outcome on November 5, history will be made: voters will either elect the first woman president of the United States or the first convicted felon to occupy the White House.

Recent polls suggest Trump, at 78 the oldest major party nominee in US history, holds a slight lead, though within the margin of error, offering little reassurance as he embarks on his third consecutive run for the presidency.

Vice President Harris, who entered the race in July after President Joe Biden unexpectedly withdrew and endorsed her, will give an interview on NBC. The 60-year-old, who just celebrated her birthday, will also have former President Barack Obama campaigning on her behalf in key battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan.

Trump will hold a roundtable discussion with Latino voters at one of his properties in Florida, before heading to North Carolina, another critical swing state, for an event focused on the economy. However, he often strays from the topic at rallies, recently facing criticism for erratic speeches and controversial comments about using military force against Democrats, whom he refers to as “the enemy from within.”

His recent televised town hall even took an unexpected turn as he began playing music instead of discussing the election.

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is emphasizing concerns about Trump’s mental and physical fitness for office, while his supporters, donned in MAGA hats, remain steadfast, believing he is a target of political persecution.

Democrats are also reaching out to moderate Republicans disillusioned by Trump’s rhetoric and scandals. Harris aims to position herself as a “joyful warrior,” advocating for a new era in American politics.

So far, over 15 million Americans have cast their votes by mail or in person, accounting for about 10 percent of the total turnout in the 2020 election, according to the Elections Project.

Written By: Praise Inalegwu

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