New polls released today show that the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain toss-ups in the presidential race. In North Carolina, a poll by AARP shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by 3%, within the margin of error. The poll found that voters over 50 prefer Trump by a significant margin. In Pennsylvania, a Monmouth University Poll found Harris leading Trump by 2%, also within the margin of error.
The Secret Service’s failures to protect Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, where an assassin opened fire, have drawn bipartisan criticism. The Senate homeland security committee found preventable errors, including faulty radios and lack of communication with local police. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal called the incident a “stunning failure” and emphasized the need for accountability.
In other news, Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, stated that he is working on obtaining a foreign passport with a new identity if Trump is re-elected in November. Cohen expressed concerns about potential retaliation from Trump if he returns to the White House.
Emgage Action, a Muslim voter-mobilization group, has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing the need for change and peace in the Middle East. The group urged voters not to support third-party candidates and emphasized the importance of defeating Trump.
Overall, the presidential race in North Carolina and Pennsylvania remains very close, with both candidates vying for support in key swing states. The Secret Service’s failures in protecting Trump at a rally have raised concerns, and endorsements from groups like Emgage Action highlight the importance of the upcoming election.
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