Trump Campaigns in Detroit; Harris Focuses on Reproductive Rights in Oakland County

On October 18, 2024, with just 18 days until the election, both presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, took to the battleground state of Michigan for dueling rallies. Trump addressed supporters in Detroit, a city he has previously criticized, while Harris campaigned in Oakland County, emphasizing her commitment to restoring reproductive freedoms.

Amid the busy day of campaigning, a federal judge released documents related to Trump’s election subversion case. These documents provide insights into the legal strategies employed by Trump and his allies to contest the 2020 election results. Despite reports suggesting Trump canceled interviews due to exhaustion, his campaign has denied these claims. In response to ongoing challenges, Trump is considering a town hall with rival Nikki Haley to attract female voters.

Elsewhere, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier voiced concerns about the potential dangers of Trump’s return to power, while Harris’s campaign aired an ad targeting Latino voters, featuring Marc Anthony condemning Trump’s remarks about Puerto Rico.