Former President Donald Trump is deviating from the traditional battleground states by hosting rallies in New Mexico and Virginia, both of which have not voted for the GOP nominee in over two decades. He is also considering a trip to New Hampshire. The Trump campaign is confident in their ability to beat Vice President Kamala Harris and is expanding their focus to capitalize on Trump’s diverse coalition and momentum with the electorate. Despite trailing in recent polls in these states, Trump and his team believe there is potential for unexpected victories based on indicators that suggest movement in his favor. The campaign is focusing on driving turnout and contrasting Trump’s leadership with Harris on key issues such as immigration, inflation, and foreign wars. Some Republicans believe that Trump is overruling his political advisors by campaigning in these non-traditional states, but the campaign maintains that each visit is strategically valuable and focused on maximizing opportunities for victory. The Trump campaign is optimistic about their chances, pointing to historical undercounting of support in polls and the potential for last-minute shifts in state races. The campaign is leveraging surrogates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to further expand their reach in key states. Despite the uncertainty of the race, the campaign remains confident in Trump’s chances of winning reelection.
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