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The 'No Kings' protests supporting democracy are scheduled across Greater Boston and other U.S. cities on October 18, with Boston's rally on Boston Common featuring Mayor Michelle Wu as a speaker, following a nationwide demonstration in June.
In one of his final campaign rallies, Vance criticized Vice President Harris, referring to her as 'trash,' as part of his political rhetoric leading up to the elections.
Former President Trump held two rallies in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, as part of his final campaign push before Election Day. He criticized Rep. Adam Schiff, discussed college athletes wrestling migrants, and welcomed Megyn Kelly on stage, marking a notable reconciliation since their 2015 clash. Trump emphasized the importance of voting, with polls showing a tight race between him and Vice President Harris. He also praised Jill Stein, a potential spoiler for Harris, and reiterated his stance on immigration and tariffs.
Former President Donald Trump's recent rallies have seen noticeably smaller crowds, with venues often not reaching full capacity. This trend has been observed in several locations, including North Carolina and Pennsylvania, despite Trump's history of drawing large, enthusiastic audiences. The decline in attendance comes amid controversial remarks at a New York rally and as the election approaches. Trump's campaign has dismissed reports of dwindling crowds, attributing them to media bias, while Trump himself continues to claim full attendance at his events.
President Biden and former President Trump held simultaneous rallies in Georgia, signaling the state's importance in the upcoming election. Biden directly contrasted his record with Trump's and announced a new ad blitz targeting Georgia, while Trump spoke for nearly two hours, repeating falsehoods about election fraud and using the killing of Laken Riley to push his immigration agenda. The events also highlighted a new class of Georgia GOP figures and the expected role of Senator Raphael Warnock in Biden's campaign.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held rival rallies in Georgia, trading barbs and warning of dire consequences if the other wins another term in the White House. Both parties are preparing for another closely contested race in the state this year, with Biden receiving endorsements from political groups representing Black, Latino, and Asian Americans and Pacific Island voters, while Trump blamed Biden for the death of a Georgia nursing student and highlighted immigration issues. The intensity of the rhetoric presaged a grueling eight months of campaigning ahead in the state, which has become a true battleground.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held dueling political rallies in Las Vegas, with Harris addressing supporters at the IBEW Local 357 and Trump holding a rally at Gary Reese Freedom Park. Harris highlighted Nevada's political significance and discussed various issues, while Trump addressed topics such as election fraud and encouraged voter participation. The rallies drew supporters from across the country, setting the stage for continued political activity in Nevada.
In Rochester, N.Y., two separate rallies were held with one group demanding justice for Todd Novick, who was shot by police on Christmas Eve after allegedly brandishing a replica handgun, and another showing support for local law enforcement. The "Justice for Todd Novick" rally called for reforms including a foot pursuit policy, while the pro-police group defended current practices. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing by the state Attorney General's Office, the Rochester Police Accountability Board, and the Rochester Police Professional Standards Division.
Pro-Palestinian, student, and Muslim activist groups in the US are expressing support for Hamas's recent terror offensive against Israel, condemning the Jewish state and blaming Israeli and US policies for the violence. These groups, including the US Council of Muslim Organizations and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, are planning rallies in support of the Hamas attack. Meanwhile, Jewish groups are organizing pro-Israel rallies in response. The tensions have led to increased security measures around Jewish sites in the US, Germany, and France.
Former New Jersey governor and 2024 GOP candidate Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump's claims of massive crowd sizes at his rallies, calling them "absurd" and driven by Trump's ego. Christie also accused Trump of being focused on undoing his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden and highlighted his multiple electoral losses. Christie declared that he is in the race to win it and dismissed concerns about polling, citing Donald Trump's low polling numbers at a similar stage in 2015.
Dozens of people participated in May Day rallies across Southern California to fight for worker and immigrant rights. The "Solidarity in Power" march and rally in downtown Los Angeles was one of the first events for workers and immigrants in person since the pandemic. The rallies demanded better wages, affordable housing, the right to unionize, strike, and citizenship. More than 30 Inland Empire organizations got together to support the working-class and immigrants who they feel need more economic benefits and rights.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancelled planned campaign events after falling ill during a live TV broadcast on Tuesday night. Erdogan, who is facing the toughest election of his 20-year rule, was due to hold rallies in three different Turkish cities on Wednesday, but will be replaced by his vice-president, Fuat Oktay. Erdogan explained he had suffered from a “serious stomach cold” and had considered canceling the interview after doing “intense campaign work” on Monday and Tuesday. The opposition coalition, made up of six parties from across the political spectrum, has united behind Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who is ahead in the polls.
The Service Employees International Local 99 Union (SEIU) has announced a series of picket lines, news conferences, and rallies this week in support of their demands for better pay and working conditions for cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants, and other workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) has pledged to honor the SEIU picket line. Negotiations between the SEIU and LAUSD are ongoing.