Washington: As the final phase of the US elections approaches, Republican candidate Donald Trump ramped up his campaign with three major rallies this weekend, urging voters to head to the polls on November 5.
Following the rallies, Trump shared a video on X, writing, "Three beautiful MAGA RALLIES today in Gastonia, North Carolina, followed by Salem, Virginia -- and this evening in Greensboro, North Carolina!" He further encouraged supporters to "stand up and tell Kamala that you've had enough," adding, "Kamala Harris, You're Fired!"
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Rallies in North Carolina and Virginia
On Saturday, Trump held two rallies in North Carolina and one in Virginia, addressing large crowds in these crucial battleground states. He expressed confidence in his campaign, encouraging voters to make their voices heard on Election Day. "When you're winning by a lot, you could still lose by a little," he remarked. "And we can't take a chance of losing the great state of North Carolina. We're not going to lose the great state of North Carolina."
During a rally in Salem, Virginia, Trump spoke to thousands, promising a new era of "peace and prosperity" for the nation. He took the opportunity to criticise Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a "liberal Left radical."
Controversial remarks and key issues
At the Virginia rally, Trump also discussed a recent controversy involving a trans woman joining Roanoke College's women's swim team. He claimed that seven members of the swim team met him backstage before he invited them on stage, underscoring his focus on issues that resonate with his base.
Swimmer Lily Mullens criticised current policies, saying, "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have advocated for and pushed for this anti-woman sex-based discrimination to continue all over this country." She added, "We are so lucky to have a leader like Donald Trump with common sense," while thanking him for "standing with women."
In Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump highlighted the slowdown in job growth, noting that only 12,000 jobs were added in October—the lowest increase since 2020. He blamed this on what he called "Kamala's economy" and vowed to address the situation if elected.
Immigration was another key focus, with Trump labelling open borders as the "biggest issue" facing the country. He pledged sweeping tax cuts and policy shifts, stating, "I will massively cut taxes. I will cut taxes for workers and small businesses, and we will have no tax on tips."
On immigration, he outlined his plans for mass deportations, saying, "When I'm president, we're going to evict the illegals, and we'll take back our properties." Linking Harris to Biden's record, Trump added, "Kamala says she would not do one thing differently from crooked Joe Biden, which itself is disqualifying."
Ongoing campaign efforts
Trump's campaign schedule remains packed as he prepares for additional events, including one in Kinston, North Carolina, and further rallies in battleground states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. With 272 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency, Trump is working diligently to secure support from voters across the country.
In his address, Trump also made controversial claims about elections in blue states like California and New York, alleging that election officials would face dire consequences if they requested voter ID. "If we had an honest election in California, we would win California," he added.
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Published: 03 Nov 2024, 11:30 am IST
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