In a surprise move, former President Donald Trump is set to campaign in the traditionally Democratic states of New Mexico and Virginia in the final days of the election. Despite neither state having been carried by a GOP nominee in decades, the Trump team is feeling optimistic about their chances based on early voting numbers and aiming to make the race competitive.
Trump’s strategy of campaigning in states that are typically Democratic-leaning has raised eyebrows, with some questioning the wisdom of diverting resources from the key battleground states that will ultimately decide the election. However, Trump’s rallies continue to draw enthusiastic crowds and media attention.
In New Mexico, where Trump will highlight immigration issues, his visit could impact a key congressional swing district. In Virginia, which has trended towards Democrats in recent years, Trump is likely to focus on a recent Supreme Court ruling involving voter registrations.
Democrats in both states are confident in their candidates’ chances of winning, with the chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia dismissing Trump’s visit as a futile attempt to narrow the margin. With just days left until the election, the race in New Mexico and Virginia could be closer than expected.
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