Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes that President Trump needs to focus his campaign on winning two particular states in order to emerge victorious in the upcoming election.
With Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum heading into the Democratic National Convention, former President Trump and his campaign team are ramping up efforts to counter her surge in support. Trump's camp plans to roll out a series of initiatives to counter-program the Democrats' national nominating convention, which kicks off next week in Chicago.
The campaign will deploy a "cadre of people," including Trump himself and top surrogates, to the field next week. Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley will also play a key role in this effort. In the past, it was customary for presidential candidates to remain low-key while the other party held its national nominating convention.
McCarthy: Trump Needs to Focus on These 2 States to Win
However, Trump's recent announcement that he was ending his re-election campaign following his poor debate performance against Biden has upended the 2024 election. At a recent news conference, Trump defended his pace on the campaign trail, stating that he is leading in the race. He added that he would pick up the pace "after their convention."
Sources close to Trump's campaign team reveal that top advisors are subtly aiming to persuade the former president to tone down the insults aimed at Harris and to focus instead on labeling her as an ultra-liberal. They want to highlight her stance on issues such as the border, crime, and inflation.
McCarthy: Trump Needs to Focus on These 2 States to Win
McCarthy, a former House Speaker, emphasized that Trump has "a short time frame" to refocus his campaign. He advised Trump to "stop questioning the size of her crowds and start questioning her position." Trump is expected to make an economic argument against Harris at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, on Wednesday.
The Trump campaign has also announced that the former president will hold a rally in Pennsylvania, another crucial swing state, on Saturday. His running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, will hold campaign events in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.
McCarthy: Trump Needs to Focus on These 2 States to Win
Trump's return to X [formerly known as Twitter] has garnered significant attention, leading to over 900,000 new followers. The Trump campaign plans to continue using alternative platforms, such as X, to engage with potential voters.
Republican donor Dan Eberhart believes that the Trump campaign needs to go on the offensive. He stated, "Immediately after the Democrat convention closes, I would like to see the gloves come off in a full-throated campaign for Trump."
McCarthy: Trump Needs to Focus on These 2 States to Win
