Donald Trump is set to make a return to North Carolina on Friday, where he will be speaking at the Fraternal Order of Police meeting. The former president aims to position himself as being tougher on crime compared to his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, as they head into the final months of the campaign. Trump’s appearance at the FOP meeting in Charlotte presents an opportunity for him to highlight the support he received from law enforcement groups, contrasting it with his criticism of Harris, whom he has accused of leading a “Marxist attack on law enforcement.”
Campaign reports show that Harris’ team raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate. In comparison, Trump’s campaign announced raising $130 million during the same period. The election is just 60 days away, with early voting starting in several states by the end of September and more to follow by mid-October.
On the international front, Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, emphasized the need for a ceasefire and the return of hostages to help resolve the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. He acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself while also underlining the rights of the Palestinian people to life and liberty.
Meanwhile, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is echoing Trump’s stance on mass deportations, promoting strict immigration policies in line with the former president’s agenda. Vance expressed support for finishing the border wall, stopping the release of asylum seekers, and ending Medicare benefits for undocumented immigrants.
In legal proceedings related to alleged election interference, a judge approved prosecutors’ request to present new evidence in the case against Donald Trump. The case centers on accusations that Trump worked to overturn the 2020 election results leading up to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The legal teams are in disagreement over the next steps after the Supreme Court’s ruling granting former presidents broad immunity from criminal charges, with prosecutors revising their indictment to comply with the court’s decision.
