During a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump claimed the border was secure on the day he left office, expressing regret for his departure. He disparaged the media as “fake news” while discussing election fraud without evidence, warning of a plot against him in the upcoming election. Both he and Kamala Harris are polling closely, making the race tight. Harris emphasized the importance of voting, revealing she voted by mail, while also energizing supporters with celebrity endorsements.
“We had the safest border in the history of our country on the day I left. I shouldn’t have left,” Trump stated in Lititz, Pennsylvania, apparently referring to the White House.
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Trump also took a jab at the attending media during his speech. “I have this glass barrier here,” the Republican remarked, indicating a glass wall on the podium. This barrier is designed to protect him during appearances following the July assassination attempt against him. He then turned to the media present, stating: “What we have over there are the fake news.”
Amidst the crowd’s cheers, Trump continued, “In order to get to me, someone would have to shoot through the fake news. And that doesn’t bother me much. It doesn’t bother me at all.” Trump routinely labels the media as “enemies of the people” and issues threats toward journalists he finds unfavorable.
During his appearance in Pennsylvania, Trump stoked unfounded fears about election fraud. The 78-year-old warned of a “bunch of fraudsters” trying to undermine his victory in the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 5. “If paper ballots were used, you would have the answer by 9 PM. It’s a damn shame, and I’m the only one talking about it,” he ranted. He insisted that voting machines should never be used, advocating for paper ballots only. In the past, Trump has repeatedly associated voting machines with fraud without providing evidence.
Trump’s alarmist rhetoric appears strategic. It’s likely that the outcome of the US elections on Tuesday, November 5, will not be known shortly after polls close. The counting of mail-in ballots is causing delays in several states. Historically, there have been elections where the winner was not confirmed for several days. Four years ago, Trump spread false claims of election fraud for days as the counting dragged on in multiple states.
Stop the Vote Counting
On election night, Trump prematurely declared himself the winner and called for a halt to vote counting when he was temporarily ahead of challenger Joe Biden. He has yet to concede his loss and continues to spread the false narrative of widespread election fraud. His campaign against the election results culminated in the storming of the Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021, by his supporters, the seat of the US Congress. There are fears that Trump may act similarly this time and declare himself the winner on election night.
In recent days, Trump has intensified his warnings about alleged election fraud. He seems to be preparing for potential defeat against his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. Polls show them neck and neck, suggesting a close race ahead. Both Harris and Trump are making a concerted effort to attract voters in key swing states, which do not consistently favor one party—sometimes Republicans win, other times Democrats. These states are considered crucial.
On Sunday, Trump had a busy schedule. He spoke in swing state Pennsylvania in the morning. A recent poll by the ‘New York Times’ and Siena College shows Harris and Trump each at 48 percent there. Trump’s agenda also included events in North Carolina and Georgia. Similarly, Harris had a packed itinerary. She spoke at a church in Detroit, Michigan, another swing state. “In the next two days, we will be tested. These days will require everything we have,” she warned. She regularly cautions that Trump poses a danger to democracy.
Harris mentioned that she voted by mail. Her home state is California. “My ballot is on its way to California,” she told the accompanying press. In a video on platform X, she encouraged people to vote.
According to US media reports, Harris is expected to perform in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday evening alongside artists Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is also expected to attend. Harris has garnered support from numerous Hollywood stars, with megastar Taylor Swift being one of her most significant backers.