With the Nov. 5 election approaching, both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are focusing on the key battleground state of Michigan. Harris began her day in Grand Rapids before holding events in Lansing and Oakland County. Meanwhile, Trump had campaign events in Oakland County and Detroit. Trump expressed confidence that China would not invade Taiwan if he returns to the White House due to his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He mentioned using tariffs and his reputation to prevent such an invasion.
During a rally in Detroit, Trump made a surprising comment about illegal immigration saving his life, referring to an immigration chart he turned to that presumably prevented an assassin’s bullet from hitting him. At the same event, supporters chanted “USA” and “We love Trump” as he faced technical difficulties with his microphone. Harris, on the other hand, spoke at a Michigan rally where supporters chanted “lock him up” in reference to Trump, arguing that he is unfit to be president given his legal troubles.
Harris also attended a Michigan rally where supporters sang “Happy Birthday” to her as she turns 60 over the weekend. Trump, however, faced frustrations with audio issues at his Detroit rally. Both candidates are actively campaigning in Michigan, with Harris criticizing Trump’s approach to manufacturing work and labor unions, while Trump touts labor union support in the state. Additionally, Trump compared convicted Jan. 6 rioters to interned Japanese Americans during World War II.
Trump is set to visit Asheville, North Carolina, a town hit hard by Hurricane Helene, to address the ongoing recovery efforts. Democrats like Gretchen Whitmer are also campaigning for Harris in battleground states. Notably, Martin Luther King III endorsed Harris, stating that voting is essential to protect civil rights. Singer Marc Anthony criticized Trump’s response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in a new ad supporting Harris. As the election nears, both candidates are intensifying their efforts to secure votes in key swing states.
