Trump to Speak to Evangelicals in Washington Prior to Philadelphia Visit
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Former President Donald Trump is set to make two appearances, one at the evangelical Faith and Freedom Coalition in Washington, D.C., and another at a campaign rally in Philadelphia. The presidential campaign enters a crucial phase with an early debate between Trump and current President Biden on CNN as polls suggest a tightening race, with Biden slightly ahead for the first time since March. The Trump campaign has out-raised Biden’s for a second month in a row, erasing Biden’s early fundraising lead, with significant financial support from billionaire Timothy Mellon and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg backing Biden.
Former President Trump’s Busy Schedule & Preparations for Upcoming Early Debate
Former President Donald Trump will address the evangelical Faith and Freedom Coalition in Washington D.C. and hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia today. Meanwhile, President Biden spends his weekend at Camp David, the presidential country retreat.
Trump vs. Biden: A Tightening Presidential Race
The presidential campaign heats up as Trump and Biden prepare for an early debate on CNN. National polls from FiveThirtyEight show Biden just leading Trump for the first time since polls began in March, predicting the race’s outcome as a toss-up.
Trump Campaign Outstrips Biden’s Early Fund-Raising
Trump’s campaign has eclipsed Biden’s early fundraising lead, out-raising Biden for a second consecutive month. Billionaires Timothy Mellon and Michael Bloomberg donate $50 million and almost $20 million respectively.
Trump Urges No Underestimation of Biden Ahead of Debate
Despite efforts to depict Biden as frail and incompetent due to his age, Trump warns not to underestimate the President ahead of the debate, referencing Biden’s previous performance in the 2012 vice-presidential debate.
Trump’s Ninth Appearance at Faith & Freedom Coalition
This Faith & Freedom Coalition address marks Trump’s ninth appearance with the group, a relationship dating back to 2011. Last year, Trump was among several Republican presidential candidates seeking the Christian right’s support, including former Vice President Mike Pence, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, and former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina.
Trump Celebrates Anti-Abortion Achievements
Trump previously celebrated his part in overturning the constitutional right to abortion by appointing three justices who reversed Roe v. Wade. Now, Trump is the presumed nominee, and former rivals have stepped aside, replaced by allies hoping to be his vice president, including Rep. Elise Stefanik and Tulsi Gabbard.
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