On Sunday, while Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail, Donald Trump visited a McDonald’s and doubled down on his dangerous rhetoric labeling Democrats the “enemy from within.” This is because both candidates were trying to strengthen their support in key states ahead of the US presidential election. election.
Harris rallied Black voters in Georgia on Sunday by visiting two community churches to “put our souls at the polls.”
Harris’ comments to members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta focused on how her early religious experiences in Oakland, California, influenced her politics. Citing the parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke, the vice president advocated a policy that values compassion.
“When we meet our brothers and sisters in need, when we, as Good Samaritans, look into the faces of strangers and neighbors and shine a light in moments of darkness, it will lead our feet to the path of peace. Sho.
“And remember that you may endure weeping for a night, but joy will come in the morning.”
she asked: “What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of chaos, fear, and hate, or a country of freedom, compassion, and justice?”
Harris added, “The great thing about living in a democracy is that we, the people, have the power to answer that question. So let’s not just answer with words, but with actions and votes.”
Later that day, Stevie Wonder joined Harris at a meeting at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro. The Vice President then spoke with the Rev. Al Sharpton.
When asked by civil rights leaders about her support among men and reports that black men were distancing themselves from Harris’ campaign, the vice president said: Get real. ”
Meanwhile, President Trump doubled down on his previous attacks on Democrats as the “enemy from within,” this time specifically criticizing Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff.
In an interview with Howard Kurtz on FOX News that aired on Sunday, the former president said that “the lunatics of the radical left…the enemy from within…were going to be extremely dangerous, if necessary, by the National Guard, or if really necessary, by the National Guard.” should be easily addressed.” military” – before naming Pelosi and Schiff.
Similar comments made by President Trump in the past few weeks have sparked widespread concern, raising fears of an authoritarian crackdown if he becomes president again. Harris’ campaign quickly responded to the new comments.
“Even in the safe space of Fox News, Donald Trump is an unsettled man focused on his own petty grievances and tired divisive tactics,” said Ammar Moussa, a spokeswoman for the Harris-Waltz campaign. , I have no choice but to show myself as I am: angry, unstable,” he said. It was written in the email.
“This is why his handlers are hiding him from major mainstream interviews and refusing to let him debate again. They don’t want the country to see this candidate’s decline.” added.
Later that day, the former president stopped by a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania while campaigning and was in charge of flyers. The visit was intended as an attack on Harris, who worked at a fast-food chain in his youth. Trump has frequently questioned that experience without providing evidence.
President Trump spent much of his Lancaster, Pennsylvania, town hall Sunday night attacking immigrants who cross the southern border into the United States, boasting about his tough immigration policies during his presidency and increasing fracking in the state. I promised.
On Sunday, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Company X, who went all out in support of Trump, also took to the stage. At Pittsburgh’s City Hall, Musk repeated his false and fear-mongering claims, telling attendees that “the Constitution is literally under attack.” He then issued a second check for $1 million to signers of a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.
Musk announced on Saturday that America Pac, a political action committee allied with Trump, would give away $1 million a day until the presidential election to people who sign the petition.
The pledge is seen as a way to encourage Republicans in battleground states to register to vote. However, the legality of this plan is unclear. Legal experts said Saturday that the petition violates federal election law, which prohibits people from registering to vote, paying money to vote, or actually voting under Title 52 of the U.S. Code. He said that it seems that he is doing so.
Meanwhile, Democratic governors from the three so-called “blue wall” states delivered their final speeches to Harris.
Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Tony Evers of Wisconsin and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan stormed Sunday morning political shows in an election that polls suggest remains in jeopardy. 16 days ago, he spoke about the vice president’s policy agenda and emphasized his differences with Trump.
“I don’t want to go back to when Donald Trump was running the country,” Shapiro said on NBC’s Meet the Press.
“Remember for the record? I know there are still some people out there who are a little foggy who don’t remember what it was like under Donald Trump. More chaos, fewer jobs. , freedom was also greatly reduced.
“We don’t want to go back to a time of turmoil. I want a stable, strong leader, and that’s Kamala Harris.”
Whitmer said Michigan voters compared the performance of both candidates before the election.
“I would rather play with them in the near future,” she said. “We have better candidates. We have receipts on the issues that matter to Americans, like the economy, individual rights, and affordable housing. We have better candidates on the ground. I did.”
Republicans appearing on Sunday talk shows said Trump called Harris a “fucking vice president” and praised late golfer Arnold Palmer’s penis size during a Saturday night rally in Pennsylvania. He was attempting to control the message following his unusual and vulgar comments.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham lost his cool when asked about the matter on NBC’s Meet the Press, citing two recent Trump assassination attempts, both carried out by pro-Republicans. I tried to change the topic.
“When we talk about rhetoric, we have to remember that they tried to blow his head off,” Graham said. “And then another guy tried to kill him…so I’m not too impressed with the rhetorical game here.”
Mr. Graham also criticized his Republican colleagues, including Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, as well as a number of former Trump administration officials who have criticized him and expressed support for Ms. Harris.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was more restrained, but equally determined to avoid questions about President Trump’s comments on CNN’s State of the Union appearance, preoccupied with talking about Mr. Palmer’s penis. suggested that it was host Jake Tapper.
“The media can make that distinction, but people are going to vote for what’s best for their families, and they see that in President Trump,” he said.
Early voting is underway in many states, and Georgia voters set a first-day turnout record on Tuesday, despite polls showing candidates in a virtual dead heat.
On Sunday, it was revealed that Harris has no plans to campaign with Joe Biden before Election Day on November 5th. “The most important role he can play is to fulfill his duties as president,” an anonymous White House official told NBC News, adding that the decision was made after discussions between the campaign and Biden administration officials. He said it was.
Hugo Lowell contributed reporting
