(Live) Mr. Trump "does not surrender", Ms. Harris is optimistic on election day
Báo Dân trí•05/11/2024
(Dan Tri) - The two US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have ended their final campaign rally before the November 5 election.
- Tens of millions of American voters will go to the polls on November 5. - Polls will open at around 5:30 a.m. and close at the end of the day on November 5, or in some places after midnight the following day. - The two main presidential candidates are Democratic Party representative Kamala Harris and Republican opponent Donald Trump. - Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris tied at the first polling place in the town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.
Mr. Trump believes he will win
Voters cast early ballots in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Photo: Reuters).
According to RT (Russia), Donald Trump expressed confidence that he would win this year's presidential election, citing his "significant lead" over Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. However, in an interview with ABC News, the Republican presidential candidate admitted that "bad things could happen" and he could still lose.
Pre-election poll results
The final NBC News poll on November 3 showed Harris and Trump tied at 49%, with just 2% of respondents still undecided. If the margin is as close as polls suggest, NBC said it could take “a week” to determine a winner. “The days of predicting the winner on election night are almost certainly over,” NBC reported. However, Trump predicted that a winner would be declared on election night. He told ABC News that he had a “significant advantage” over Harris.
Tight race between two presidential candidates
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, said he was disappointed that the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was so close. In an interview with CBS recorded in Pennsylvania last week, Walz contrasted the two candidates to show the "clear" differences. He acknowledged the fierce competition in this year's US presidential election. "The country is really divided," he said. Walz has previously been skeptical about the competitiveness of the presidential election. "I don't know why this election is so close," the Democratic vice presidential candidate emphasized.
- Tens of millions of American voters will go to the polls on November 5. - Polls will open at around 5:30 a.m. and close at the end of the day on November 5, or in some places after midnight the following day. - About 78 million voters have already cast their ballots early. - The two main presidential candidates are Democratic Party representative Kamala Harris and Republican opponent Donald Trump. - Pre-election surveys show that the support rate for Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris is very close.
US voters cast ballots on Election Day November 5
American voters will go to the polls today, November 5, to elect a new leader who will succeed President Biden.
Pre-election poll results
The final NBC News poll on November 3 showed Harris and Trump tied at 49%, with just 2% of respondents still undecided. If the margin is as close as polls suggest, NBC said it could take “a week” to determine a winner. “The days of predicting the winner on election night are almost certainly over,” NBC reported. However, Trump predicted that a winner would be declared on election night. He told ABC News that he had a “significant advantage” over Harris.
Tight race between two presidential candidates
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, said he was disappointed that the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was so close. In an interview with CBS recorded in Pennsylvania last week, Walz contrasted the two candidates to show the "clear" differences. He acknowledged the fierce competition in this year's US presidential election. "The country is really divided," he said. Walz has previously been skeptical about the competitiveness of the presidential election. "I don't know why this election is so close," the Democratic vice presidential candidate emphasized.
Mr. Trump declared "no surrender"
Mr. Trump campaigned in Michigan on November 5 (Photo: Reuters).
As the clock struck 2:10 a.m. on November 5 in Michigan, Mr. Trump wrapped up his final campaign rally in Grand Rapids. He reiterated many of his campaign promises, including his vow to impose high tariffs and crack down on illegal immigration. Mr. Trump’s children and wife also took the stage and gave brief speeches. “We will never surrender, together we will fight, fight, fight and we will win! ... November 5, today, will be the most important day in the history of our country,” Mr. Trump told the crowd. The rally in Michigan ended Mr. Trump’s months-long campaign. He has said he has attended more than 900 rallies this year.
Ms. Harris will be in Washington DC on election day.
Vice President Kamala Harris' office said the Democratic candidate will be in Washington DC throughout Election Day, November 5, and participate in radio interviews.
Trump attacks opponents at final campaign rally
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 4 (Photo: AFP).
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at his final campaign event before Election Day in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Trump paid special tribute to the city, which has hosted his final rallies in previous presidential campaigns. “I want to say a very special hello to Grand Rapids, it’s a special place, remember 2016?” he told the cheering crowd. Trump previously ended his campaign in the city in 2016 and 2020. Trump attacked Harris, saying he “didn’t know who she was.” He also criticized President Joe Biden, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead investigator in Trump’s first impeachment. Trump also addressed immigration, saying the United States was suffering from “the greatest criminal invasion in the world .” “We will end that immediately,” Mr. Trump declared.
Ms. Harris: The race is not over
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 4 (Photo: Reuters).
Speaking at her final campaign rally in Philadelphia on the evening of November 4 before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris said her campaign was "upbeat and excited," but she also urged voters to get out to the polls. Harris believes Pennsylvania could "decide the outcome" of the election. "The race is not over, and we have to finish strong. This could be one of the closest races in history. Every vote matters," she said. "With just a few hours left, we still have a lot of work to do, and as you've heard me say before, we like to work hard," she added. The crowd responded to the Democratic presidential nominee's call with cheers of "We will win" and "We will not back down." Harris reiterated some of her campaign promises, including lowering the cost of living, housing, child care, in-home elder care, and taxes for workers and small businesses. She also vowed to pass a bill on abortion rights. "Tonight, we end as we began, with optimism, with energy, with joy, knowing that we, the American people, have the power to shape our future and we can meet any challenge that faces us when we do it together," Harris said.
The first locality to finish counting votes
A voter casts his ballot in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire on November 5 (Photo: Reuters).
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump each received three of the six votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. The tie in Dixville Notch, where voting traditionally begins on Election Day, underscored the tight race between the two candidates.
First localities vote for US president
Three New Hampshire towns, Dixville Notch, Hart's Location and Millsfield, were the first to open their polls at midnight on November 5. Since the 1960s, voters in Dixville Notch, near the Canadian border, have gathered at midnight to cast their presidential ballots. The ballots are then counted and results are announced hours before other states open their polls. Other states will begin opening their polls at 6 a.m. on November 5.
Enhanced security
Businesses near the White House reinforced their glass doors with wooden panels in anticipation of possible riots (Photo: AFP).
Workers erect security fencing around the construction site of the 2025 presidential inauguration parade stage at Lafayette Square, across from the White House, in Washington on November 4 (Photo: Getty).
Celebrities support Mr. Trump
Joe Rogan, a popular American podcast host with millions of followers, announced his support for Trump on November 4. Last month, Trump participated in a podcast conversation with host Joe Rogan. This is part of Trump's efforts to target young male voters. In addition to Rogan's endorsement, Trump also received the support of another famous host, Megyn Kelly. Megyn Kelly participated in Trump's November 4 campaign in Pittsburgh.
Harris: "The momentum is on our side"
Speaking at a campaign in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ms. Harris emphasized: "The momentum is on our side. Instead of chasing a list of opponents, I will spend every day working on a list of things to do. Our fight is not against something, but for something."
US intelligence warns of foreign election interference efforts
The intelligence community issued a warning late on November 4 about global efforts to manipulate public opinion in the US during the election period, which could lead to violence. "We have observed foreign adversaries conducting influence operations aimed at undermining public confidence in the integrity of US elections and sowing division among Americans. These manipulation activities may increase on Election Day and in the weeks following Election Day, with a focus on swing states," said a joint statement from the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Mr. Trump: "God saved me to save America"
Mr. Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania on November 4 (Photo: Getty).
On the final day of his campaign, Mr. Trump held a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to reporters' estimates, the event gathered about 10,000-12,000 supporters. Speaking to his supporters, Mr. Trump mentioned his own luck in surviving assassination attempts. "Many people say that God saved me to save America. Many people are saying that and with your help, together we will complete this extraordinary mission. Facing death does not stop us, it only makes us more determined to complete the mission," Mr. Trump said. "Just one more day. We have waited for this for 4 years," Mr. Trump added, implicitly expressing optimism about victory after the election day.
Ms. Harris: "I will be a president for all Americans"
US Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Pennsylvania (Photo: Getty).
"I stand here proud of my longstanding commitment... I will be a president for all Americans," Harris said at a campaign event in Pennsylvania on November 4. She also criticized "Trumpism" fueled by fear and division.
The final hours of campaigning
Both Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump campaigned hard in battleground states before the campaign ended. In Pennsylvania, she knocked on several doors and talked to voters. On the same day, at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, Ms. Harris shouted a slogan calling on voters in this battleground state: "Go vote, we will win." On the last day of the campaign, Mr. Trump also went to Pennsylvania, which is considered the battleground state of battleground states. Pennsylvania plays an important role because this state has up to 19 electors, the state with the most electors. According to the election format in the US, it is the electors who decide who wins the presidency, not the popular vote of ordinary voters. Each state has a certain number of electors based on population size. A candidate wins if he wins at least 270/538 electoral votes.
Not just presidential election
In this election, voters will not only elect the president but also seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US Congress . All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election. In addition, 13 state and territorial governorships and many other state and local elections will be held.
States increase security, guard against violence
Security personnel at a polling station in California (Photo: Getty).
As the United States enters a tense, tight election to choose the next president, federal and local officials have taken various measures to increase security during and after the election due to concerns about political violence. Security measures have been especially increased in battleground states, states that are considered to be able to decide the election outcome, such as Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
Businesses near the White House reinforce their glass doors ahead of the election, in anticipation of riots (Photo: New York Times).
Billionaire Elon Musk is allowed to continue giving $1 million to voters
Billionaire Elon Musk (Photo: Getty).
A Pennsylvania judge ruled on November 4 that billionaire Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, can continue to randomly give away $1 million to voters who supported former President Donald Trump. However, the ruling is largely symbolic because Musk's donation program was originally scheduled to end on Election Day, November 5. American voters line up to vote (Photo: Getty). On November 5, tens of millions of voters in the United States will go to the polls in the presidential election. Before Election Day, nearly 80 million voters in some states have voted early in various forms, either in person or by mail. In 2020, more than 200 million voters voted, the highest number since 1992. This year, experts say the number of voters will also be high as Americans want to make their voices heard in an extremely close election. Polls in Vermont will open first, followed by several other states. States mostly open polls between 7-8am. Oregon votes by mail, so there will be no in-person polls. The first polls to close are usually in Indiana and Kentucky (6pm). Meanwhile, Hawaii and Alaska close the latest, usually after midnight the next day. Candidates The 2024 race for the White House is considered a two-horse race between Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump. Ms. Harris, 60, received the Democratic nomination in August after President Joe Biden unexpectedly announced that he would not run. She is a former senator, attorney general of California and prosecutor of San Francisco and is trying to make history as the first black female president in the 248-year history of the United States. Mr. Trump, 78, is running for the White House for the third consecutive time. The businessman and reality TV star continues to repeat baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Democrats, or that Democrats committed voter fraud. He is the first president to be impeached twice and has been criminally prosecuted. He has suffered at least two assassination attempts during this year's campaign. In addition to Trump and Harris, the race for the 47th president includes several minor-party or independent candidates. Chase Oliver, 39, is a little-known Libertarian candidate. Oliver is running for a Georgia state Senate seat in 2022 and won 2% of the vote. Libertarians typically win less than 3% of the popular vote, but candidates from these parties can still be important to the outcome in swing states. Jill Stein, 74, a physician who ran as a Green Party candidate in 2016, is also running for re-election this year. Cornel West, 71, is running as an independent. The political activist, philosopher and academic is trying to appeal to more progressive voters who lean Democratic. Main topics of concernFirst , the economy is the top concern of American voters in almost every election. Despite rapid economic growth, low unemployment, and gradually controlled inflation, the support rate for Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris is still lower than that of Mr. Trump in public opinion polls. Harris' economic plans include tax cuts for most Americans, curbing inflation, making housing more affordable, and boosting domestic manufacturing. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump has announced that he will cut taxes for businesses, impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods, and protect Social Security and Medicare. Second , the immigration issue is of great concern to many American voters. In his first term, Mr. Trump implemented strict immigration control measures and deported illegal immigrants. In this year's election campaign, he announced that he would restore some controversial policies in his first term. One of them is the "Remain in Mexico" program, which requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico until their cases are approved by the US. Meanwhile, Harris' plan emphasizes that the current policies of the Joe Biden administration are working. She said she would push for a comprehensive border bill that would tighten immigration into the US and pledge to "enforce the law" for illegal border crossings. At the same time, she wants to provide migrants with a legal path to citizenship. According to experts, Mr. Trump's policies would reduce net immigration by about 750,000 people a year, while Harris' plan could lead to higher immigration. In addition, the election will revolve around other issues such as abortion rights, democracy, foreign policy. When can the winner be determined? Recent polls show a tight race between Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris. If these polls are wrong, and one candidate has a large lead, the winner could be known just hours after the polls close. However, if the race is as close as the polls suggest, it could take days to determine the election results. Even if a candidate wins the popular vote, that candidate is not guaranteed to win the presidency. The US electoral system stipulates that voters do not directly elect the president, but only elect electors in their home state, while the electors are the ones who elect the president. Each state is allocated a certain number of electors based on population. It is worth noting that most US states elect electors on a winner-take-all basis, meaning that the candidate who wins the most popular votes in a state wins all of the electoral votes in that state. To become the 47th president of the United States, a candidate must win at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes.
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