US Presidential Election 2024

With the U.S. elections set for November 5, Donald Trump has once again raised concerns about potential election fraud, accusing the Democrats of attempting to manipulate the outcome. During a recent rally in Pennsylvania, he claimed, "They're fighting so hard to take this thing," referring to moves to extend voting hours. He also voiced apprehension about possible tampering with voting machines, stressing that the results “need to be finalized by 9, 10, or 11 o'clock on Tuesday night.” Trump labeled the Democrats as “crooked,” alleging that they would exploit any delays, saying, “They spend all this money on machines, and then say, 'We might need another 12 days to figure out the result.’ And what do you think they do in those 12 days?”

Trump emphasized that he was the only one addressing these election-related concerns, as no one else would take that stance. He remarked, “And then they call you a ‘theorist’ and try to lock you up,” adding, “The ones who should be locked up are those who cheat in these corrupt elections that our country faces.”

Appearing to prepare to question the election results if they don’t go in his favor, Trump reiterated his claim to victory in the 2020 election, expressing that he should have remained in office. He touted his accomplishments from that term, particularly in border security, which he described as “the safest border in U.S. history.” He began his campaign in Pennsylvania, later traveling to North Carolina and Georgia, key states that could sway the final results.

Both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been campaigning heavily in these pivotal states. Trump has recently focused his speeches on issues like immigration, crime, manufacturing, employment, and inflation. In Pennsylvania, he largely ignored his prepared remarks and instead spoke extemporaneously, saying he prefers this approach because it allows “the truth to come out.”

At the rally, Trump stood behind a bulletproof barrier, which was partially open toward the press. He joked that anyone targeting him would have to “shoot through the fake news,” and even remarked that he wouldn’t mind if he were hit, a comment that stirred controversy. Critics accused him of promoting violence against the media. His spokesperson, Steven Cheung, later clarified that Trump wasn’t advocating harm against journalists; instead, he was concerned about their safety and felt they should have been offered similar protection with a glass shield.