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US President Trump returned to his campaign less than two weeks after he was diagnosed with the new corona virus infection. Thousands of people gathered for an outdoor rally in Sanford, Florida. This was Trump’s first rally in a key “battlefield state” (also known as a “transition state”).
Right now, three weeks before the November 3 general election, Trump and his rival Biden are racing against time for votes. In the next four days, Trump will also conduct election campaigns in three “battlefield states,” including Pennsylvania, Iowa and North Carolina. From this, you can judge whether you can reshape your campaign strategy after you’ve been infected.
Polls show that Biden leads Trump by 10 percentage points across the country. However, Biden’s leadership has declined in some key states. For example, in Florida, Biden leads by 3.7 percentage points, according to data from the US civil adjustment website Real Clear Politics.
A battlefield state like Florida’s “Sunshine State” is critical to winning the 270 Electoral College votes needed to enter the White House. If Trump loses the state, the road to re-election may be even more bumpy.
About 11 days ago, Trump tested positive for the new corona virus. A day later, he was sent to the US Army Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment. But last Sunday, Trump’s personal physician stated that he is no longer at risk of transmitting the new corona virus to others, revealing on Monday that Trump’s most recent test results were negative for several days, but not a specific date was given.
US Democratic presidential candidate Biden took a more cautious approach to his campaign: He visited two cities in Ohio on Monday and will travel to Florida on Tuesday.
Live report: loyal Trump supporters come out to see “heroes”
Nomia Iqbal
BBC reporter, Sanford, Florida
Hundreds of people lined up to enter the outdoor gathering where the president will be unveiled tonight, and the customary slogan “Four more years” rang out from the crowd.
They must undergo a temperature check upon entering the venue, and masks will be provided by staff. Some people who wear masks don’t think the president came out too early. They admire Trump. One of them told me that he was from New York and that he had already settled in Florida, as “his hero” Trump.
Trump’s campaign team is doing its best in Florida. If he fails here, it is almost impossible for Trump to return to the White House.
Last weekend, Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., finished his bus tour of Florida. The event is titled “Anti-Socialist Wrestler” and is aimed primarily at Hispanic voters. Hundreds of people came here from Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Vietnam, sitting next to each other, some in masks, watching Trump Jr.’s speech in Orlando. Also joining the queue was Cuban-American fighter Jorge Masvidal, who is the star here.
Vice President Pence recently visited the famous nursing home called “The Villages” and called on the elderly to vote.
Florida has been hit hard by the new corona virus, killing 15,000 people. However, the president and some supporters seem to care less about the new corona virus. Democratic presidential candidate Biden will arrive in Washington on Tuesday. His team is focusing on the government’s handling of the epidemic and plans to launch a vigorous and low-key campaign in key suburbs, hoping to help reverse the state’s blue votes.
What did Trump say in Florida?
Trump regained his spirits and returned to his campaign to familiarize himself with the issue and attack Biden in his first campaign speech after his recovery. He viewed the growth of the stock market, the establishment of the United States Space Force, and the appointment of two conservative Supreme Court justices as major achievements. The third judge named Barrett (Amy Coney Barrett) will attend the Senate hearing this week.
In front of thousands of people not wearing masks, Trump condemned the Democratic Party’s plan to extend the government suspension and questioned Biden’s state of mind.
He also talked about his physical condition and said, “They said I have immunity. I feel very powerful. I will walk through the crowd and kiss everyone. I will kiss those handsome men and beauties and give you a big kiss.” ”
Not surprisingly, Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once again became the site of the Trump rally. Trump needs to win votes in the state, and he won by a slim margin in 2016. This is also his second hometown. He lived in New York his entire life and became a Florida resident in September of last year.
Although it lags behind in national polls, the even “swing status” means that if a key college district wins, it still has a chance for reelection.
The campaign rally has not been slowed down by Trump’s illness in recent weeks. It can be predicted that Trump’s campaigns in Pennsylvania, Iowa and North Carolina later this week are unlikely to show changes in preventive measures.
While Trump discourages wearing a mask or maintaining social distancing, critics dismiss it. At the same time, Biden criticized the president’s approach, saying “President Trump came to Sanford today, bringing only reckless behavior and divisive speech, and will spread fear.”