Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump practiced the politics of avoidance during a rally in Pennsylvania, not addressing recent allegations of racism or Vice President Kamala Harris’ accusations against him. He focused on attacking Harris, urging supporters to vote, and praising Latino and Puerto Rican voters. Trump and his allies also criticized Joe Biden for comments made about Trump supporters. Trump was defended by prominent Latinos in Allentown, where a large Latino population resides. While Trump denied knowledge of a comedian who made insulting jokes about Puerto Rico at a recent rally, he emphasized his support for the Puerto Rican community. He also exaggerated polls and made baseless claims of Democrats perpetrating election fraud in the 2024 race. Despite facing criticism for his response to Hurricane Maria in 2017, Trump emphasized his efforts in aiding Puerto Rico.
Although Harris aimed to associate Trump with the Capitol insurrection during her speech, he did not directly address the issue during the rally. Trump spoke of his upcoming presidential campaign, claiming it would be his last, reminiscing about the rally experience. As Trump faced backlash for his controversial remarks and actions, he continued his campaign push, confident in his ability to win the election. The rally highlighted the importance of Latino voters in Pennsylvania and the competitive nature of the state in the upcoming election.
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