At a rally in Traverse City, Michigan, former President Donald Trump promised to revitalize the auto industry by imposing tariffs on foreign cars, claiming he had already shut down a Chinese-owned plant in Mexico. He also urged early voting and alleged potential election fraud by Democrats, specifically targeting Vice President Kamala Harris.
During the rally, Trump defended controversial comments he made in Detroit warning of Detroit’s fate under a Harris presidency and pledged to protect gas-powered cars, criticizing the push for electric vehicles. He also blamed Harris for the presence of violent Venezuelan gangs in the U.S. and accused her of losing support among Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan due to her stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The rally faced a three-hour delay, causing some attendees to leave before Trump arrived. Despite the delay, Trump apologized and promised an “extra special job” once he arrived. He also praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk and received financial support from him for his reelection campaign.
Overall, Trump used the rally to emphasize his plans for the auto industry, immigration policies, and to attack his political opponents, particularly Harris. He encouraged his supporters to vote early and expressed little faith in the integrity of the upcoming election.
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