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Trump and Harris rally supporters in dueling rallies in Milwaukee days after election
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Trump and Harris rally supporters in dueling rallies in Milwaukee days after election

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris organized dueling gatherings Friday evening, in the swing state of Wisconsin, Election Day is fast approaching.

“I came today with a message of hope for all Americans…I don’t want your money. I want your fucking vote,” Trump told the crowd at his campaign event in downtown Milwaukee.

The former president pledged to “end inflation,” secure the border and “bring back the American dream” if elected to a second term in the White House.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty ImagesFormer U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

Trump criticized Friday's jobs report during his rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty ImagesTrump criticized Friday's jobs report during his rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty Images

Trump criticized Friday’s jobs report during his rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty Images

Trump, 78, criticized latest employment figures released by the Harris-Biden administration, calling the meager 12,000 jobs added by employers in October “almost disqualifying” for the Democratic candidate.

“This represents hundreds of thousands of fewer jobs than there should be,” argued the 45th president.

“These numbers are so low that they are almost disqualifying,” Trump said.

“I think they’re trying to blame the hurricane… It’s not the hurricane, they’re the hurricane,” he added.

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected payrolls to increase by 100,000, which would be a sizable drop from September’s revised 223,000.

Trump battled issues with the microphone throughout the event at Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

The former president had issues with the low microphone volume during his speech. AFP via Getty ImagesThe former president had issues with the low microphone volume during his speech. AFP via Getty Images

The former president had issues with the low microphone volume during his speech. AFP via Getty Images

“Fix the mic,” the audience chanted repeatedly during his speech.

Trump, fed up with the low volume, dramatically snatched the microphone from the podium and held it with his hands for the duration of his speech after realizing what the crowd was chanting.

“Yeah, I think that mic stinks,” he told the crowd.

Trump removed the microphone from a stand and held it instead. P.A.Trump removed the microphone from a stand and held it instead. P.A.

Trump removed the microphone from a stand and held it instead. P.A.

President Biden’s remark earlier this week about Trump supporters — calling them “trash” — was still on the minds of some rally attendees.

“We are not trash,” Peter Schmidt, who wore a yellow vest at the ex-president’s rally, told the Post.

The Milwaukee man described himself as an “ordinary” American who believes in liberty and the Constitution.

“If you want to say we’re trash, that’s no problem. But that’s who we are,” he said, patting his jacket. “Ordinary Americans.”

Seven miles away, at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center, rapper Cardi B and comedian Keegan-Michael Key were the latest celebrities to fight for Harris.

Cardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center. Getty ImagesCardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center. Getty Images

Cardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center. Getty Images

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key took photos with fans at the Kamala Harris rally. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesActor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key took photos with fans at the Kamala Harris rally. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key took photos with fans at the Kamala Harris rally. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“I’m nervous,” Cardi B admitted to the crowd, asking for “patience” as she composed, then began reading her remarks on her phone.

“I believe in every word that comes out of his mouth. She’s passionate, she’s compassionate, she’s empathetic, and most importantly, she’s not delusional,” the Washington Heights native said.

“The cost of food and the cost of living are too high. Hell, that’s even high for me,” she added.

Meanwhile, Harris urged her supporters to get everyone to the polls.

Harris encouraged her supporters to knock on doors and call their loved ones to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesHarris encouraged her supporters to knock on doors and call their loved ones to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Harris encouraged her supporters to knock on doors and call their loved ones to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“We have four days to do all this. Four days. No one can stay away,” she pleaded. “So let’s spend the next four days in such a way that when we look back on these days, we have no regrets about what we could have done.”

“Then let’s knock on doors.” Let’s send a text message. Let’s call. Let’s reach out to our family, our friends, our classmates, our neighbors and our co-workers,” Harris pleaded.

Polls show Trump and Harris in a tight race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesPolls show Trump and Harris in a tight race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Polls show Trump and Harris in a tight race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows Milwaukee lags the rest of Wisconsin in voter turnout by about 7 percent, according to Politico.

Former President Barack Obama is expected to replace Harris on Sunday in Milwaukee.

Trump won the Badger State in 2016 but lost in 2020.

The latest RealClearPolitics polling average puts Trump behind Kamala Harris by 0.3 percentage points in Wisconsin.