Former President Donald Trump is deviating from the traditional battleground states to host rallies in New Mexico and Virginia, as well as considering a trip to New Hampshire, all states where he did not win in 2020. Trump’s campaign officials are confident that he has a diverse coalition and momentum that could help him secure unexpected victories in these states. Despite public polls showing him trailing by more than 5 points in these states, the campaign believes there is movement in their favor. The focus of Trump’s closing message is on key issues such as immigration, inflation, and foreign wars, aiming to draw a contrast with Vice President Kamala Harris. The decision to campaign in non-traditional swing states has raised concerns among some Republicans, but the campaign maintains that they see potential for victory in these areas. Trump’s campaign is also dispatching high-profile surrogates to states that are typically out of reach for Republicans, in a show of confidence in their strategy. While Trump’s campaign is aware of the challenges ahead, they remain optimistic about their chances and believe that Trump’s unconventional campaign approach could pay off in the closing days of the election.
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