Donald Trump is gearing up for his final rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden, where he will deliver his campaign’s closing message against Democratic vice-president Kamala Harris. With just over a week to go before the US presidential election, the former president will take the stage to energize his base and court undecided voters. Despite questions from Democrats and TV pundits about the vanity of these events, Trump craves the spotlight and national attention. To reach undecided voters, he has been appearing on popular podcasts, courting viral moments, and expanding his social media reach. His campaign has also been attempting to create a sense of excitement and momentum among his supporters.
Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden is just one of a series of detours he has made from battleground states. He has been using these events to court supporters in non-battleground states and paint a dark vision of New York City, which he perceives as crime-ridden and overrun by violent, immigrant gangs. However, this narrative bears little resemblance to reality. Trump has a complicated history with the city, having built his business empire there and become a tabloid and reality TV star. His residents have indicted him on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, and he was found guilty in that case.
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Despite the controversy surrounding his campaign, Trump has remained defiant and continues to insist he can win. He has been joined by high-profile supporters, including Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, who has spent tens of millions to boost his campaign. Trump’s rally has also featured an array of speakers, including radio host Sid Rosenberg, who used profanity to denounce Hillary Clinton, and Trump’s childhood friend David Rem, who referred to Kamala Harris as “the Antichrist” and “the devil.”
The rally has sparked controversy, with critics accusing Trump of using fascist rhetoric and extreme language. Several speakers, including businessman Grant Cardone, used crude and extreme rhetoric towards Trump critics, calling for them to be “slaughtered.” Trump himself has ramped up his denunciations of “enemies from within,” naming domestic political rivals and suggesting he would use the military to go after them.
As Trump takes the stage at Madison Square Garden, it remains to be seen whether his rally will have any impact on the outcome of the election. However, given his history of using these events to court support and create a sense of excitement, it is likely that Trump will continue to fight hard until the very end.
