Harris and Trump head to Michigan as election nears

As the election approaches Kamala Harris and Donald Trump focus on Michigan. Marc Anthony criticizes Trumps handling of Puerto Rico in a new ad for Harris‚ targeting Latino voters

October 18 2024 , 01:55 PM  •  749 views

Harris and Trump head to Michigan as election nears

With the election coming up in about two weeks Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are zeroing in on Michigan‚ a crucial swing state. The vice president plans to visit Grand Rapids Lansing and Oakland County (northwest of Detroit) while the former president has scheduled an Oakland County event and a Detroit rally

Trump recently spoke at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York‚ where he criticized Harris and other Democrats. Harris joined the event virtually

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Even though some have forgotten I remember what it was like when Trump was president

Grammy Award winning singer Marc Anthony

In a new TV ad for Harris Grammy Award-winning singer Marc Anthony slams Trump for his response to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria (which happened roughly 7 years ago). The ad shows footage of the devastated island and Trump tossing paper towels to a crowd - an action many saw as disrespectful

Trump had a public disagreement with San Juans mayor about his administrations hurricane response. He initially held back billions in aid but about 4 years ago‚ he announced the release of $13 billion - just before his unsuccessful re-election bid

The Harris campaign says the ad will air on Spanish-language TV during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards and in Pennsylvania. While Puerto Ricans on the island cant vote in the general election mainland Puerto Ricans could play a significant role in the upcoming vote

Latinos have typically supported Democrats but Republicans have been gaining ground with this group in recent years. The campaigns are focusing on this important voting bloc as the election draws near