Former President Donald Trump took center stage in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday evening for a Turning Point Action rally, unleashing a barrage of criticism against Vice President Kamala Harris and laying out his ambitious economic plans for the country. The rally, held at an arena on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ campus, drew a massive crowd, with Trump claiming 29,000 supporters packed inside the venue and another 29,000 outside.
Trump wasted no time in going after Harris, declaring that her campaign is ‘imploding’ due to her perceived incompetence. He highlighted his lead in key swing states like Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, attributing it to voters’ dissatisfaction with Harris’s performance.
The centerpiece of Trump’s speech was his commitment to slashing taxes, particularly for the working class. He emphasized his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips, a promise he made earlier in the campaign cycle. Trump accused Harris of attempting to steal his idea, claiming she only made the same pledge after he announced his own plan, and only to appease voters.
Trump went further, promising to eliminate taxes on overtime pay and Social Security benefits if he wins the presidency. He conducted a live poll during the rally, asking supporters to cheer for the tax cut option they preferred most. The loudest cheers erupted when he mentioned eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, demonstrating the issue’s resonance with seniors.
Trump also used the platform to voice his strong opinions on the ongoing war in Ukraine. He argued that the conflict wouldn’t have happened if he were in office and vowed to intervene as president-elect, reaching out to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate a cease-fire.
Trump’s Las Vegas rally served as a reminder of his powerful hold on his base and his willingness to use inflammatory rhetoric to rally supporters. With the election just weeks away, Trump’s campaign is focused on rallying his supporters and criticizing his opponents, aiming to re-energize his base and secure victory in November.