President Biden and former President Trump are both making important and contrasting moves in Pennsylvania. Biden will embark on a three-day campaign swing through the state, focusing on economic issues and painting contrasts with Trump. Meanwhile, Trump will be in court for the start of his hush money trial, but will also hit the campaign trail with two stops in Pennsylvania, including a fundraiser in Bucks County and a rally in Schnecksville. This battleground state may play a crucial role in the outcome of a potential 2024 election rematch between the two former presidents.
The Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, where Trump will be holding a rally, is a highly competitive area that is also home to a large population of Latino voters. Polls suggest that Trump has made gains with this demographic group as he gears up for a potential third run for the White House. This visit will mark Trump’s third trip to Pennsylvania this year, following previous stops in Harrisburgh and Philadelphia to address various groups and events. Despite the upcoming primary in the state, the presidential contest has drawn little interest as both Trump and Biden have already secured their party’s nominations.
Pennsylvania is one of six battleground states where Biden narrowly defeated Trump in the 2020 election. Recent public opinion polls indicate a close race between the two candidates for the state’s 19 electoral votes. Biden’s campaign advisers are focusing on emphasizing his plans to raise taxes for the wealthiest Americans and corporations, while highlighting differences in economic policies between the two candidates. The president’s three-day swing through Pennsylvania will kick off with a speech in Scranton, his childhood hometown, followed by events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
As Biden is engaging in campaign activities in Pennsylvania, Trump will be making history as the first current or former president to go on trial. His hush money trial, which involves 34 state felony charges related to alleged hush-money payments made during the 2016 election, is set to begin in a New York City courtroom. The former president has denied falsifying business records and has repeatedly denied the alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. These events mark a critical moment in the political landscape as both Biden and Trump continue to make significant moves in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.
