Former President Donald Trump Wisconsin visit; 2nd trip to swing state
WAUKESHA, Wis. - It is his one day off from his criminal hush money trial in New York. Former President Donald Trump spent part of Wednesday, May 1 in Wisconsin – asking voters for their vote this fall.
Every Republican needs strong turnout in Waukesha County to win Wisconsin. On Wednesday, the former president delivered criticism and promises for a second term. He said they would correct the wrongs of the Biden administration – while Democrats say there is a lot at stake, especially on one issue.
On a stage wrapped in stars and stripes, former President Trump pitched his campaign in Waukesha – as the return of the American dream.
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"The choice for Wisconsin is simple… no choice than to vote for a gentleman than Donald J. Trump," Trump said.
On Wednesday, Trump promised a platform of change including mass deportations at the southern border – and the return of on-shore manufacturing. He also claimed the 2020 election was rigged, although lawsuits and independent audits have determined it was not. The former president also promised this…
"I will secure our elections… our goal will be one day voting with paper ballots, proof of citizenship and voter ID," Trump said.
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Former President Donald Trump had a break in his criminal trial and hit the campaign trail, making a stop in Waukesha on Wednesday, May 1, and talked exclusively with FOX6 News.
This was Trump's second Wisconsin rally as part of his 2024 campaign. Voters who attended the rally said the former president would deliver inflation relief.
But Democrats in Waukesha County point to abortion as the most important issue.
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Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Waukesha
"November's election will determine whether women in the United States have reproductive freedom, or whether Trump's new administration will continue to control women's health care decisions," said Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez.
It is a decision voters will have six months from now.
Biden-Harris campaign news conference ahead of Trump’s Waukesha visit
As former President Donald Trump prepares to take the stage in Waukesha on Wednesday, the Biden-Harris campaign will hold a press conference.
Back to Waukesha County specifically, the county has helped deliver victories for Republicans – and the former president will look to improve here from the last two elections where his support fell 6% behind Mitt Romney in 2012.
For Trump to win both states, he must do well in suburban areas like the areas outside of Milwaukee and Saginaw, Michigan, where he will hold Wednesday's rallies. He underperformed in suburban areas during this year's primary even as he dominated the Republican field overall.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.