As the U.S. presidential election nears its final day, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has become a fierce showdown. Both candidates have leveraged high-profile moments to capture voters’ attention, with Trump especially keeping his campaign in the headlines through controversial statements, bold actions, and unexpected appearances. Here’s a look at five of Trump’s most notable campaign moments as the race reaches its climax.
1. Assassination Bids
At a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, an incident that rattled his supporters and drew intense media coverage. Trump was speaking at an outdoor campaign rally when Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old, opened fire from a nearby rooftop using an AR-15 rifle. Trump was hit in the upper right ear but survived, thanks to the quick action of the Secret Service’s Counter Sniper Team, who neutralised the shooter.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally / Image Source: AP
2. Trumps Interview with World’s Richest Man Elon Musk
In a major social media return, Trump appeared on an interview with X owner Elon Musk, streaming live to an audience of over 60 million on Spaces on X (formerly known as Twitter). This no-holds-barred conversation covered a broad range of topics, from immigration and the economy to abortion rights and environmental issues. Musk described the podcast as “unscripted with no limits,” making it a high-energy, unpredictable event.
3. Trump Condemns Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
During Diwali , Trump made waves internationally by condemning attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh , accusing the Biden administration of ignoring the plight of Hindu communities abroad and in America and promises to protest Hindu communities residing in US. Posting on Social, Trump said that Bangladesh is “in a state of total chaos,” with Hindus, Christians, and other minorities facing severe violence and looting. Trump used this message to appeal to Hindu-American voters, criticising Harris and Biden for, in his view, failing to stand up for global human rights, which Trump claimed he would prioritise in office.
4. Serving McDonald’s Fries in Pennsylvania
In a unique move aimed at connecting with everyday Americans, Trump took his campaign to a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, where he served fries to voters and engaged with reporters. At a Feasterville-Trevose McDonald’s, Trump even learned how to operate the fry station, handling baskets and filling bags for customers. This lighthearted approach was seen as Trump’s way of aligning with working-class voters, offering a familiar, relatable image that contrasted with more formal political events.
Donald Trump working in a MacDonald’s Outlet in Pennsylvania
5. ‘Kamala, you’re fired’: Donald Trump in his Recent Rally
In his final rallies, Trump has doubled down on his critique of Kamala Harris, going so far as to declare he would “fire” her if given the chance. Speaking in Kinston, North Carolina, he accused Harris of focusing on blaming him instead of presenting real solutions. Trump claimed Harris’s policies would lead to open borders, increased migration, and rising crime rates. This strong critique of Harris energized Trump’s base, drawing a stark contrast between his vision and what he described as Harris’s “weak stance” on national security and immigration.
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