In a recent interview, American presidential candidate Donald Trump threatened to fire the special prosecutor investigating him if he wins the election. This bold statement comes as polls show a slight lead for Trump just 12 days before the election. Trump’s opponent Kamala Harris’s campaign criticized his remarks, stating that it shows he believes he is above the law.
Trump’s comments were made before campaign rallies in Arizona and Nevada, where he reiterated his intention to dismiss special counsel Jack Smith, who has brought federal cases against him. Harris, on the other hand, has been utilizing influential celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce to headline events and mobilize voters.
Polling data from 538 suggests that Trump and Harris are neck and neck in several swing states, with Trump leading in states like North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, while Harris is ahead in Michigan and Wisconsin. Nate Silver, founder of 538, believes the odds of victory for both candidates are close to 50-50, emphasizing the uncertainty of forecasts.
With early voting underway in many states, nearly 30 million Americans have already cast their votes. Despite Republicans looking to close the gap on Election Day, early data shows registered Democrats leading in the early count. While some experts predict a Trump victory, others like Democratic strategist James Carville are confident that Harris will come out ahead, citing recent Republican defeats and Harris’s fundraising advantage as key factors.
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