Washington DC (Report by Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich) — The intensity of the US presidential election campaign is reaching its peak, with voting scheduled for November 5.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump deliver impassioned speeches to rally support as they enter the final stretch of their campaigns.
Addressing a massive crowd in Washington DC, Kamala Harris highlighted what she sees as the dangers of Trump’s ambitions, criticising him as someone who seeks unchecked power. Referring to the January 6 Capitol incident, Harris said, “We know who Donald Trump is. He sent an armed mob to overturn the 2020 election results.” Her rally was held near the very site where Trump addressed supporters just before the Capitol riot.
In her speech, Harris also expressed her commitment to unity, pledging to put the nation above personal and party interests. “Trump has spent years dividing Americans and fueling fear,” she stated, adding that her administration would prioritize a constructive agenda, not retribution. Organizers reported that around 75,000 people attended Harris’s rally, though this figure remains unverified.
Meanwhile, Trump held a campaign rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a key swing state with a significant Latino population. Carolyn Levitt, Trump’s campaign spokesperson, accused Harris of “clinging to the past” and misrepresenting Trump’s record. “The immigration crisis, soaring inflation, and global conflicts are the outcomes of Kamala Harris’s disastrous policies,” Levitt said.
Trump’s campaign has received substantial backing from influential billionaires, including Elon Musk, who has already contributed millions. According to Financial Times, other prominent donors such as Timothy Mellon, Miriam Adelson, and Richard Uihlein have collectively donated an estimated $395 million to Trump’s campaign. On the other hand, tech giants like Google and Microsoft, alongside philanthropists such as Melinda French Gates and George Soros, have supported pro-Harris groups with significant funding.
In a notable shift, major U.S. publications like The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times have refrained from endorsing any candidate this election. Traditionally supportive of Democrats, The Washington Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos, cited potential business conflicts as a reason to stay neutral, especially if Trump wins.
Early voting has also played a critical role this season, with over 50 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day. Permitted in multiple states as early as September, early voting continues to shape this high-stakes election as millions of Americans exercise their right to vote ahead of November 5.
