With the U.S. presidential election just 23 days away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Sunday campaigning in key battleground states, seeking crucial last-minute gains in a closely contested race.
Harris visited North Carolina, a state recently ravaged by a hurricane, as she attempted to counter Trump’s claims that the federal response to storm victims has been insufficient. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden was in Florida assessing the damage from Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the government’s commitment to rescue and recovery efforts.
In contrast, Trump held rallies in Arizona and Nevada, focusing on his immigration policies and appealing to Latino voters in Nevada, a swing state with a sizable Hispanic population. Despite his anti-immigration rhetoric, recent polling indicates that Trump is gaining traction with Latino voters, with a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Harris holding just a 19-point lead among the demographic—a drop from Biden’s 26-point margin in 2020.
Harris, while enjoying support from women, particularly women of color, is reportedly struggling with Black male voters, a group increasingly shifting toward Trump. In response, Harris campaigned in Greenville, North Carolina, a city with a rich history in the civil rights movement.
The election remains a dead heat, with an NBC News poll showing a 48-48 percent tie. Both Harris and Trump are scheduled to hold events in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, on Monday as the race heads into its final stretch.
