Donald Trump’s closing argument for his campaign has been centered around asking voters if they are better off now than they were four years ago. In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has portrayed Trump as someone who wants to upend political norms, befriends authoritarian leaders, and uses the federal government to attack his enemies. Trump, on the other hand, has focused on illegal immigration, proposing initiatives such as imposing the death penalty on migrants who kill US citizens and deporting undocumented migrants.
While Trump has tried to outline his policy pitch to voters, his closing message has been overshadowed by personal attacks, lies, and distortions. In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Trump praised authoritarian leaders like Xi Jinping and made personal attacks rather than focusing on policy matters. Despite his untraditional approach, Trump’s campaign continues to spend millions on ads highlighting immigration issues and portraying Harris as weak on border security.
In contrast, Harris has maintained a more traditional campaign with celebrity appearances and consensus-focused events. Her campaign’s closing message focuses on turning the page away from Trump and extremism, with a planned event in Washington, D.C. to emphasize this point. However, Trump’s approach has remained unfocused and often bombastic, with his recent rally at Madison Square Garden featuring speakers who used crude and racist language.
Overall, Trump’s final campaign pitch has been criticized for its lack of focus on policy and reliance on personal attacks and falsehoods. While some believe this approach resonates with the Republican base, it may not be as effective as a closing argument for nonpolitical base voters. Despite this, Trump continues to push a message of strength and promises to fix the issues facing the nation, contrasting with Harris’s message of turning away from extremism and division.
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