By james art 
With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Trump campaign is ramping up its efforts to rally voters with the closing message that Vice President Harris has “ruined” the economy and the border, while former President Trump is able to “fix” those problems. The campaign strategy for the last stretch includes a strong focus on the economy and the crisis on the southern border.
Trump campaign senior adviser Tim Murtaugh highlighted the stark contrast between the Trump and Harris administrations, highlighting the economic prosperity and border security during the Trump presidency compared to the current state under Harris.
The Trump campaign emphasized optimism and positive messages to address the problems they attributed to the Biden-Harris administration. The campaign believes Trump’s problem-solving message resonates more with voters than Harris’ focus on attacking the former president.
A recent poll shows Trump leading Harris nationally by 2 points, with Trump winning 47% support among likely voters compared to 45% for Harris. The poll also shows a shift in public opinion of Harris since August, with her approval ratings falling while views of Trump have improved.
The Trump campaign is confident of its momentum, citing national trends and leading poll numbers in battleground states. Campaign officials emphasized Trump’s appeal to Hispanic voters, where he leads Harris by 11 percentage points.
Trump’s campaign events draw sizable crowds, with rallies planned in key states such as Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The campaign has also used media appearances, with Trump scheduled to be interviewed on Joe Rogan’s podcast and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, engaging with the press and holding campaign events.
Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is gearing up for a big “closing argument” address with plans for a major event at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. The Harris campaign has also announced a series of concerts featuring Bruce Springsteen and former President Obama, along with a get-out-the-vote campaign young voters.
President Biden, while largely absent from the campaign trail, influenced the election by calling for political action against Trump. The Trump campaign responded by accusing the Biden-Harris administration of targeting Trump and his supporters throughout their tenure.