The effectiveness of Harris’ campaign has been aided by ardent supporters who are aware of the risks. Regarding Trump’s divisive legacy, Tyler Perry said, “In this Donald Trump America, there is no dream that looks like me.”
According to Bruce Springsteen, “There is only one candidate in this election who holds those principles dear: Kamala Harris… Trump is running to be an American tyrant. He does not understand this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American.”
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There is now a huge gap between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as Election Day approaches. In the last days of her campaign, Democratic presidential contender Harris called for unity among Americans, aided by well-known advocates like Beyoncé, Usher, and Bruce Springsteen who rallied in cities nationwide to support her inclusive message. During his final remarks at Madison Square Garden, Republican nominee Donald Trump depicted an America under assault and promised an influx of mass deportations beginning on the first day.
When Beyoncé and Harris took the stage together in Houston, the “Diva” exclaimed, “I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m here as a mother.” Springsteen addressed Harris’s fundamental principles: “She believes in the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power.”
The performers promoted a vision that would uphold democracy, defend liberties, and foster unity. This vision stands in sharp contrast to Trump’s divisive outburst at the World’s Most Famous Arena, where he was proven guilty of 34 felonies this year and just a few kilometers from the court that found him guilty of sexual assault.
He was also civilly convicted of enormous commercial fraud across town from The Garden.
Marketed as a historic comeback, Trump’s gathering served as a demonstration of the unbridled animosity of his campaign. Reminiscent of past demagogues, he called the nation “occupied” by immigrants and centered his address on his pledge of a major deportation operation. By projecting the phrases “Trump is Unhinged” and “Trump Praised Hitler” across the façade of the legendary arena, the Democrats outside conveyed their comments.
His followers incited racial dread and hatred before Trump even took the stage. David Rem, a former congressional candidate, criticized Harris by referring to her as “the devil” and “the antichrist” while brandishing a cross. By calling Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage” and disparaging Latinos with the statement, “These Latinos, they love making babies, too,” comedian Tony Hinchcliffe descended into overt bigotry.
Further, radio personality Sid Rosenberg blasted immigrants in New York, saying, “You got homeless and veterans—Americans—sleeping on their feces on a bench in Central Park.”
Trump’s address was rife with lies and accusations of collusion. Echoing his 2016 rhetoric, he promoted the idea that his leadership alone could bring prosperity back by blaming immigration for economic problems.
Despite the failure of his last term, he pledged to “bring back the American dream” and halt inflation. “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” he questioned. In keeping with far-right politicians who have historically capitalized on fear and division, his speech emphasized the radical change that characterizes his campaign—a readiness to place the responsibility for society’s problems on the weakest members of society.
In a purposeful re-enactment of the January 6, 2021, uprising that Trump sparked, Harris’s farewell rally is set for November 4, 2024, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.
Strong supporters of Harris’ campaign, who understand the stakes have contributed to its success. Tyler Perry reflected on Trump’s polarizing legacy by saying, “In this Donald Trump America, there is no dream that looks like me.”
Bruce Springsteen noted, “There is only one candidate in this election who holds those principles dear: Kamala Harris… Trump is running to be an American tyrant. He does not understand this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American.”
With a forceful stance behind Harris, Samuel L. Jackson reminded viewers, “She’s running on a proven track record of fighting for the people… of taking on the toughest fights.”
