Trump and Harris Hit Michigan: A Key Battleground

In the political hotspot of Michigan, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their moves. The former President is set to speak at a campaign roundtable in Auburn Hills at 5 p. m. EDT. Meanwhile, the current Vice President, Kamala Harris, starts her day in Grand Rapids with a rally alongside other Democratic leaders. She'll then head to Lansing to speak at a United Auto Workers union hall, highlighting the White House's support for domestic car manufacturing. The day will wrap up with a rally in Oakland County. Trump, on the other hand, will also visit Oakland County in the afternoon before hosting a rally in Detroit in the evening. This is his first visit to Detroit since his controversial comments about the city last week. He suggested that if Harris is elected, the entire country could end up like Detroit, which has seen its share of hard times but has shown signs of recovery in recent years. Michigan, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, is one of the crucial "blue wall" states that could tip the election. Harris faces some hurdles in Michigan, including winning over union support and gaining the trust of Arab American voters, who have been critical of the White House's stance on Israel's military operations in Gaza. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who co-chairs Harris' campaign, emphasized that a close election was always expected. She noted that Michigan has long been a divided state, and that's why the campaign is not ignoring any area, no matter how politically red it might seem. Kent County, where Harris kicks off her day, has seen a shift in recent years. Once a Republican stronghold, it leaned Democratic in the 2020 election after Biden won the county.