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Trump and Harris gather supporters at Milwaukee events days after election
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Trump and Harris gather supporters at Milwaukee events days after election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris organized duel rallies It’s Friday night in the swing state of Wisconsin as Election Day quickly approaches.

“I come to all Americans today with a message of hope… I don’t want your money. “I want your damn vote,” Trump told the crowd at a campaign event in downtown Milwaukee.

The former president has vowed to “end inflation,” secure the border and “bring back the American dream” if he is elected to a second term in the White House.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while speaking at a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty Images
Trump criticized Friday’s jobs report during his rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty Images

78-year-old Trump reacted harshly latest employment figures The report released by the Harris-Biden administration said the meager 12,000 jobs added by employers in October was “virtually disqualifying” for the Democratic candidate.

“That’s hundreds of thousands of jobs fewer than there should be,” the 45th president argued.

“These numbers are so low it’s almost disqualifying,” Trump said.

“I think they’re trying to blame it on the hurricane… It’s not the hurricane, they’re the hurricane,” he added.

Economists polled by Dow Jones expected payrolls to increase by 100,000; this figure would still be a large decrease from the 223,000 revised in September.

Trump struggled with microphone issues throughout the event at Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

The former president had problems during the speech due to the low microphone volume. AFP via Getty Images

During his speech, the audience chanted “Fix the microphone” at many points.

Frustrated by the low volume, Trump dramatically ripped the microphone from the podium after noticing what the crowd was saying and held it with his hands throughout his remarks.

“Yeah, I think this microphone stinks,” he told the crowd.

Trump removed the microphone from the stand and held it instead. access point

President Biden’s remarks about Trump supporters earlier this week, calling them “trash” were still on the minds of some rally attendees.

“We are not trash,” Peter Schmidt, who wore a yellow vest at the former president’s rally, told The Post.

The Milwaukee man described himself as an “ordinary” American who believed in freedom and the Constitution.

“If you want to say we are garbage, that’s okay. But that’s who we are,” he said, patting his vest. “Everyday Americans.”

Seven miles away, at the Wisconsin State Fair Exhibit Center, rapper Cardi B and comedian Keegan-Michael Key were the latest celebrities to surprise Harris.

Cardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fair Exhibit Center.
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Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key posed for photos with fans at the Kamala Harris rally. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“I’m nervous,” Cardi B admitted to the crowd, asking for “patience” as she composed and then began reading her lyrics on her phone.

“I believe every word that comes out of his mouth. He’s passionate, he’s compassionate, he shows empathy, and most of all, he’s not delusional,” the Washington Heights native said.

“The cost of food and living is so high. Hell, it’s even high for me,” he added.

Meanwhile, Harris called on her supporters to get everyone they can to the polls.

Harris encouraged her supporters to knock on doors and call their loved ones to vote. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“We have four days to finish this job. Four days. No one can sit on the sidelines,” he said. “So let’s spend the next four days in such a way that when we look back on these days, we won’t regret what we could have done.”

“So let’s knock. Let’s text. Let’s call. Let’s reach out to our family, friends, classmates, neighbors and co-workers,” Harris implored.

Polls show Trump and Harris in a tight race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

According to Politico, data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows Milwaukee trails the rest of Wisconsin in voter turnout by about 7%.

Former President Barack Obama is expected to replace Harris in Milwaukee on Sunday.

Trump won the Badger State in 2016 but lost in 2020.

RealClearPolitics’ latest polling average shows Trump trailing Kamala Harris by 0.3 percentage points in Wisconsin.