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Trump and Harris Rally Forward After Shock Attempt on GOP Nominee’s Life

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Trump, Harris campaigns move quickly past apparent assassination attempt on GOP nominee

WASHINGTON — Presidential campaigns are underway this week, undeterred by ongoing investigations into a possible assassination attempt on Republican nominee Donald Trump. Law enforcement is delving into the troubling incident from Sunday, although Trump’s campaign shows no signs of slowing down.

Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is actively seeking an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. She attended a private interview with the organization on Monday, coinciding with a series of campaign appearances slated for the week.

Trump, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a recent incident involving a gunman brandishing an AK-47 at his Florida golf course, plans to maintain his usual campaign schedule. His running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, has also taken to the campaign trail following controversial remarks about Haitian immigrants in Ohio.

During an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Vance defended his earlier fabricated claims about immigrants engaging in bizarre behaviors. He declared, “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that’s what I’m going to do.” This statement drew attention, especially since local officials have asserted that there is no evidence to support his assertions.

In the wake of Vance’s statements, Harris’s campaign seized the moment, releasing a notable endorsement from 17 former officials of the Reagan administration. They emphasized that their support transcends party lines, stating, “Our votes in this election are less about supporting the Democratic Party and more about our resounding support for democracy.”

The list of endorsers includes notable figures such as Ken Adelman, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and Pete Souza, the official White House photographer. This backing could potentially sway moderate Republicans in the upcoming election.

On Tuesday, campaign activities ramp up, featuring a busy schedule for leading candidates. Harris is set to participate in a fireside chat with the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Trump will hold a town hall in Flint, Michigan, moderated by his former press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Harris’s vice-presidential pick, will make appearances in Georgia and North Carolina. Vance is scheduled to rally supporters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, amplifying his campaign efforts in contested regions.

Additionally, U.S. District Judge Denise Page Hood will rule on whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name should remain on Michigan’s ballot. Kennedy, who suspended his presidential candidacy last month, had sought an expedited ruling to address his ballot status, a request denied by the court.