In Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump is campaigning to revitalize energy policies and tighten border security, while promising to hold Vice President Kamala Harris accountable for her dereliction of duty in her role as border czar.
The Washington Examiner reported that Trump promised Pennsylvanians that he would tackle the issues making their lives hard ranging from energy to crime. But he also made it clear that Harris will answer for her willful negligence and enabling of the border crisis.
During his campaign at the Cambria County War Memorial arena, Trump pledged to tackle the issues of high energy costs, border security, and crime, which he linked to the current administration's policies.
Trump spoke in an interview with the Washington Examiner, detailing his intentions to lower living costs by reducing energy prices.
"We are going to bring the cost down on energy, and that is going to bring down the cost of everything," he asserted, suggesting that his policies would extend economic relief across the board.
Amid his policy discussions, Trump also addressed the issue of illegal immigration, which he considers to have worsened under the Biden-Harris administration.
The Department of Homeland Security has reported encountering at least 6.5 million migrants at the southern border, a number that Trump attributes directly to the current leadership's ineffective border policies.
Trump's campaign narrative includes strong rhetoric on crime rates, which he connects to the increased number of immigrants. "They have taken over our cities," Trump expressed, indicating a direct correlation between immigration policies and national security issues.
With Kamala Harris now the Democratic presidential nominee after Joe Biden stepped aside, Trump has sharpened his focus on her record.
He criticized her handling of key issues, including the controversial pause on liquid natural gas exports, which he promised to lift immediately were he to win the election: "I would lift that immediately," he vowed, highlighting the potential for policy reversals.
Trump further held Harris accountable for her involvement in decision-making during the Biden presidency, especially referencing the turmoil during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
"Oh, she is accountable. She sat in every meeting. She was responsible for what happened in Afghanistan," Trump charged, underscoring his intention to challenge her record vigorously.
Back on the topic of domestic policies, Trump reiterated his commitment to halving consumer energy bills and sealing the U.S. border. "Starting on day one, I will seal the border. We will halt the invasion and deport the illegals," he proclaimed during his Cambria County speech, painting a picture of strict immigration reform and enhanced national security.
As he campaigns, his Vice Presidential pick, Senator J.D. Vance, is also on the trail, supporting Trump's platform in various key locations, including Erie County, New York, and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. This coordinated effort underscores the campaign's strategic focus on pivotal states.
Trump's choice to campaign heavily in Pennsylvania is no coincidence; historical voting trends and recent polling indicate it is a key battleground state.
The recent visits not only from Trump but also from Harris, who has engaged union members through smaller, targeted events in western Pennsylvania, testify to the state's critical role in the forthcoming election.
As Harris plans a return to Pittsburgh and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, schedules private events in Erie County, PA, the race appears to be heating up.
Meanwhile, Trump is set for a town hall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by Fox News, where further policy details are expected to be unveiled.