With a break from court proceedings, former President Donald Trump is embarking on a crucial campaign swing through Wisconsin and Michigan, battleground states that could determine the outcome of his potential rematch with President Biden in 2024.
Trump’s first stop on Wednesday was Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he contrasted his term with Biden’s presidency, highlighting issues such as rising prices and the surge of migrants at the southern border. He then held a rally in Freeland, Michigan, where he spoke against “Biden’s border bloodbath.”
While Trump focuses on crime and what he characterizes as a surge in crime under the Biden administration, Democrats are attacking him over abortion rights and his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. Trump’s allies unsuccessfully attempted to overturn the election results in both Wisconsin and Michigan by submitting slates of fake electors. Biden’s campaign has a significant organizational advantage in both states, with 44 offices in Wisconsin and 30 in Michigan, compared to Trump’s lack of campaign infrastructure.
Despite this, Trump has made inroads with some autoworkers in Michigan, criticizing Biden’s push for electric vehicles in the fight against climate change. Political strategist David Kochel sees opportunity for Trump in Michigan, arguing that he has effectively targeted Biden’s policy on electric vehicles.
As the 2024 election draws closer, both Trump and Biden are making multiple visits to Wisconsin and Michigan, acknowledging the pivotal role these states will play in determining the next president. The outcome of their campaigns in these battlegrounds will have a significant impact on the future of American politics.
