Former President Donald Trump is in North Carolina today for a rally in the city of Mint Hill, where he will continue his new focus on the economy and manufacturing jobs.
The rally comes after recent campaigning in Georgia, which saw the Republican candidate highlight his record on the economy, widely considered to be the most significant issue to voters this election.
While the rally does not have a specified topic on the Trump campaign website, its description focuses heavily on Trump’s economic record, and highlights his use of executive orders to force federal agencies to buy products made with American components.
Where Is Today’s Event?
The event will be held at Allen Station Drive in Mint Hill, North Carolina.
What Time Is the Event?
The Trump campaign’s official live stream of the event begins at 1PM EDT.
Doors to the venue open at 10AM, with the event set to begin a few hours later. The former president is expected to speak at 1PM, according to the Trump campaign website.
Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally on September 21, 2024 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Where Will the Event Be Aired?
The event is being live-streamed from Donald Trump’s official YouTube account, though there are no official schedules for the event from any major networks.
You can also watch the livestream below:
Why Does This Event Matter?
Initially thought a safe Republican state due to lackluster numbers for Joe Biden when he was the candidate, a revitalized Harris campaign has put significant resources into the state, prompting both Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, to put in more effort there.
Since allegations of writing racist and sexist posts against Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson came to light, the state has been in the spotlight even more, and Trump’s rally tonight is a chance to get messaging there back on track.
What Are the Issues To Look Out For?
Trump’s last few rallies have focused heavily on the economy, an issue that he maintains a lead on Harris for. In Georgia yesterday, his campaign used the slogan “Make America Wealthy Again,” which could make a reappearance today.
Manufacturing jobs, which are a significant part of the economies in the Midwestern and Southern swing states, will also likely be mentioned, as the Trump campaign is keen to win back the Rust Belt voters that made a winning coalition in 2016.
Trump will likely avoid the touchy local issue of gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who is polling double digits behind Democrat Rival Josh Stein.
Trump’s focus on the economy comes as Harris is closing the gap on the issue, widely considered to be the most important of the election. Trump has historically held a healthy lead on both the economy and immigration, but recent weeks have seen that lead shrink.
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