On Saturday, Donald Trump will hold a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, while Kamala Harris will begin a bus tour through the state. This comes as Harris prepares for a major speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Trump’s rally will spotlight his criticism of Harris and the Biden administration, blaming them for high prices, rising crime, and increased illegal immigration. Despite a recent decrease in undocumented immigration and crime statistics showing a drop in violent crime, Trump’s campaign maintains a harsh view of Harris’s policies.
Trump will also visit York, Pennsylvania, on Monday. With polls showing a tight race against Harris, Pennsylvania—especially its rural areas and small towns—will be crucial in the election.
Meanwhile, Harris will tour western Pennsylvania with her running mate, Tim Walz, and their spouses on Sunday. Their route will start in Pittsburgh and pass through key battlegrounds like Allegheny and Beaver counties. The aim is to build on Biden’s 2020 success by boosting turnout in Democratic areas and making gains in conservative regions.
The Harris campaign highlights its strong presence in Pennsylvania, with 36 field offices, and contrasts this with Trump’s minimal public presence. Over the weekend, volunteers will reach out to voters about Harris’s plans to support the middle class, contrasting them with Trump’s policies.
As election day approaches on November 5, Harris is working to distance herself from unpopular Biden policies while countering Trump’s extreme characterizations. Trump has criticized Harris as having a communist agenda, while Harris has focused on proposals to address post-pandemic inflation and support working-class Americans.