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Trump Visits McDonald’s As Harris Addresses Churchgoers In Swing State Campaign Efforts
Former Republican President Trump focused his efforts in Pennsylvania, while Democratic Vice President Harris campaigned in Georgia.
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During a visit to a McDonald’s in suburban Philadelphia, Trump, a known fast-food enthusiast, received a demonstration from an employee on how to properly dunk and salt fries before packaging them. “It requires great expertise, actually, to do it right and to do it fast,” Trump remarked, donning an apron over his suit. “I like this job,” he added. This visit came as Trump sought to counter Harris’s claims of having worked at the fast-food chain in college, a statement he has claimed—without evidence—never occurred.
Al Jazeera reporter Phil Lavelle characterized the McDonald’s stop as a “photo op,” noting it gave Trump an opportunity to “needle” Harris about her past.
Meanwhile, Harris, who celebrated her 60th birthday on Sunday, participated in two worship services outside Atlanta. At Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, musical icon Stevie Wonder performed, delivering renditions of “Higher Ground” and Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song,” and even sang “Happy Birthday” to Harris.
Earlier, the Democratic candidate spoke at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, where she highlighted the contrasting political rhetoric in the current climate. “At this point across our nation, what we do see are some trying to deepen division among us, spread hate, sow fear, and cause chaos,” Harris stated, deliberately avoiding direct mention of Trump. “At this moment, our country is at a crossroads, and where we go is up to us.”
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Democrats have consistently positioned Trump as a threat to democracy, especially following the January 6, 2021, insurrection when a mob of his supporters attempted to disrupt the certification of the 2020 election results. Trump and his allies have falsely asserted that the election was rife with fraud. On Sunday, he told reporters in Pennsylvania that he would respect the outcome of next month’s election “if it’s a fair election,” though experts express concerns that he is setting the stage to contest the results should he lose to Harris.
Recent polling indicates a tight race between the two candidates, with the outcome likely hinging on key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona.
Later on Sunday, Trump held a town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before planning to attend a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Harris announced she would campaign on Monday alongside former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a notable critic of Trump, in the suburbs of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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