This week saw former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris return to the campaign trail throughout the Midwest, with several prominent media appearances along the way.
Trump, the GOP nominee, appeared at a town hall with undecided Latino voters, while Harris, the Democratic nominee, attended a radio interview in Michigan with Charlemagne tha God.
Despite both candidates being invited to the event, Trump was the only nominee to go in-person to the Al Smith Dinner in New York City, giving him the opportunity to blast Harris for going to a rally instead.
October 11
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks as Mesa, Arizona, Republican Mayor John Giles listens at a “Republicans for Harris” event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 11. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks as Mesa, Arizona, Republican Mayor John Giles listens at a “Republicans for Harris” event in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 11. Getty Images
As part of her campaign’s push to appeal to Republican voters, Harris appeared alongside Republican John Giles, the mayor of Mesa, Arizona, in Scottsdale, Arizona, one of the key swing states in this year’s election.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the Robert E. Turner Advanced Technology Center at Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan, on October 1. Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the Robert E. Turner Advanced Technology Center at Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan, on October 1. Getty Images
Meanwhile, Harris’ vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, spoke at a union event in Michigan, making the most of his Midwestern credentials.
October 12
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures while walking onstage for a campaign rally on October 12 in Coachella, California. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures while walking onstage for a campaign rally on October 12 in Coachella, California. Getty Images
Trump spent part of this week campaigning in unlikely areas, such as Coachella, California, a state that is predicted to vote for Harris in next month’s election. However, the state remains home to millions of Republicans, many of them being potential donors.
Vice President Kamala Harris greets supporters during a campaign stop at The Pit Authentic Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 12. Vice President Kamala Harris greets supporters during a campaign stop at The Pit Authentic Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 12. Getty Images
The vice president spent stopped by a restaurant in North Carolina for a rally focused on mobilizing the Black vote, with her campaign being increasingly worried about her appeal to Black men.
October 13
Former President Bill Clinton speaks in support of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign during the Fort Valley GOTV Community Fish Fry at the Agricultural Technology Conference Center on October 13 in Fort Valley, Georgia. Former President Bill Clinton speaks in support of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign during the Fort Valley GOTV Community Fish Fry at the Agricultural Technology Conference Center on October 13 in Fort Valley, Georgia. Getty Images
Former President Bill Clinton is the latest former White House occupant to join the campaign trail, appearing at events in Georgia to back the Harris-Walz campaign. Clinton won both of his elections in the ’90s by a landslide.
National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez endorses former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez endorses former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Getty Images
Trump’s campaign has gone all-in on the topic of immigration from day one, and the former president’s visit to the Nation Border Patrol Council in Arizona only consolidated that focus.
October 14
Donald Trump speaks during a town hall, moderated by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 14. Donald Trump speaks during a town hall, moderated by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 14. Getty Images
Trump enlisted the help of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican, to campaign in Pennsylvania, widely predicted to be the most significant swing state this election. Harris’ lead there has gone down slightly in the last few days as polls tighten between the nominees.
Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena on October 14 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena on October 14 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Getty Images
Harris was also in Pennsylvania on the same day and is hoping the focus there will let her hold on to the tiny majority she has in the polls. President Joe Biden won the state in 2020 against Trump.
October 15
Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 15 in Atlanta. Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 15 in Atlanta. Getty Images
Georgia has received less attention from Harris as polls have consistently shown Trump in the lead there, and with another rally this week, the former president will be hoping that its switch to Democrat in 2020 was a blip rather than a trend.
Kamala Harris prepares for a live iHeartRadio interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God in Detroit on October 15. Kamala Harris prepares for a live iHeartRadio interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God in Detroit on October 15. Getty Images
Harris’ interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God in Michigan was a chance to see her in a different setting. It was part of a slate of alternative media appearances undertaken by her campaign this week, but there’s no telling if it paid off until Election Day.
October 16
Kamala Harris hugs a child after speaking during a campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park, in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, on October 16. Kamala Harris hugs a child after speaking during a campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park, in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, on October 16. AP Photo
Harris returned to Pennsylvania later in the week to keep up her party’s momentum there. If the state is narrowly lost, some may point to Harris’ decision to pick Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as a key factor in the result.
Donald Trump speaks next to moderator Enrique Acevedo during a Univision Noticias town hall event on October 16 in Doral, Florida. Donald Trump speaks next to moderator Enrique Acevedo during a Univision Noticias town hall event on October 16 in Doral, Florida. Getty Images
Trump’s town hall with Univision came exactly a week after Harris’ identical event and gave him the chance to speak with undecided Latino voters face-to-face.
October 17
Elon Musk speaks as part of a campaign town hall in support of Donald Trump in Folsom, Pennsylvania, on October 17. Elon Musk speaks as part of a campaign town hall in support of Donald Trump in Folsom, Pennsylvania, on October 17. AP Photo
Elon Musk has been one of Trump’s top advocates since the former president was almost assassinated in July, and this week marked the second time the tech CEO took to the stage to rally support for him.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 17. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 17. AP Photo
Harris’ most recent stop this week saw her in Wisconsin, a state that is vital to her plans to win the Midwest, and therefore, the presidency.
Donald Trump speaks at the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York, on October 17. Donald Trump speaks at the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York, on October 17. AP Photo
While Harris attended a rally, Trump attended the Alfred Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner where many jokes were made at the missing vice president’s expense. Harris sent a prerecorded address, which was played at the event.
Check out last week’s campaign photo highlights here.
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