The United States is in the last week of the electoral campaign with an increasingly tense atmosphere. The Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, has chosen an aggressive speech, while the Democratic vice president and aspirant, Kamala Harris, is trying to regain momentum with an event at the center of American democracy.
At an event at Madison Square Garden in New York, Trump delivered a speech to about 20,000 people, where several speakers expressed racist and misogynistic messages, generating controversy even within his own party. One of the most controversial remarks came from Tony Hinchcliffe, who made an offensive statement about Puerto Rico.
The backlash was swift, with artists like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin expressing their discontent. Trump's campaign rushed to distance itself from such comments, stating that they did not reflect the president's opinions or the campaign.
Meanwhile, in another episode, a childhood friend of Trump labeled Harris as "the devil" and "the Antichrist." These statements add to an increasingly intense climate of confrontation in the final stretch of the campaign.
In this context, Kamala Harris plans to hold an event in Washington, seeking to regain ground in the polls. The chosen location, the Ellipse of the National Mall, is symbolic for its proximity to important monuments, such as the White House and the Capitol.
Harris's speech will reference the Capitol assault of 2021, a tragic event that marked a turning point in American politics. Harris is expected to seek to differentiate herself from Trump and his supporters, betting on a message of unity and institutional respect in this crucial stage of the campaign.
