Donald Trump , who is back in the lead as rival Kamala Harris suffers a slump in the polls, called his running mate JD Vance on Friday while he was attending a Town Hall . The unexpected reason for the call? Trump asked Vance, “How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?” to which the Ohio senator jokingly responded that the event was meant for undecided voters only.
During the call, Vance, seized the opportunity to laud the former president. “Well, first of all, sir, of course, you’re very brilliant,” Vance said at the town hall hosted by Chris Cuomo. He shared a memorable interaction between Trump and his wife at a recent event in Cincinnati, recalling how the former president's relatable humour broke the ice. “My wife was a little bit nervous speaking to the president, who asked her about my public service. She diplomatically replied that I care about Ohioans. Trump chuckled and said, ‘Yeah, my wife hates it,’ breaking the tension instantly.”
This exchange comes at a critical time for both candidates, as new polling data indicates a tightly contested race between Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. According to a recent survey from The Wall Street Journal , Trump holds a narrow lead with 47% support compared to Harris’s 45%, within the margin of error. This marks a significant shift from August, when Harris enjoyed a slight advantage.
Moreover, the support for Vance is also on the rise, climbing from 40% to 45% since August, while his Democratic counterpart, Tim Walz, has seen a slight decrease. As Vance embraces his connection to Trump, the dynamic between these figures is likely to shape voter sentiment leading up to Election Day on November 5.
The polling reflects a broader trend: both candidates are neck-and-neck not only nationally but also in crucial swing states that will play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. A Washington Post poll recently confirmed that in these states, Trump and Harris remain virtually tied, with both candidates struggling to surpass the 50% favourability threshold.
During the call, Vance, seized the opportunity to laud the former president. “Well, first of all, sir, of course, you’re very brilliant,” Vance said at the town hall hosted by Chris Cuomo. He shared a memorable interaction between Trump and his wife at a recent event in Cincinnati, recalling how the former president's relatable humour broke the ice. “My wife was a little bit nervous speaking to the president, who asked her about my public service. She diplomatically replied that I care about Ohioans. Trump chuckled and said, ‘Yeah, my wife hates it,’ breaking the tension instantly.”
WATCH: JD Vance is currently doing a Town Hall hosted by Chris Cuomo, and Trump surprised them with a call to ask a question
— George (@BehizyTweets) October 25, 2024
Trump: "How brilliant is Donald Trump?" 😂
Vance: "This is supposed to be for undecided voters. I would hope that I have your vote, of all people." 😂… pic.twitter.com/qvy5l0aWlX
This exchange comes at a critical time for both candidates, as new polling data indicates a tightly contested race between Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. According to a recent survey from The Wall Street Journal , Trump holds a narrow lead with 47% support compared to Harris’s 45%, within the margin of error. This marks a significant shift from August, when Harris enjoyed a slight advantage.
Moreover, the support for Vance is also on the rise, climbing from 40% to 45% since August, while his Democratic counterpart, Tim Walz, has seen a slight decrease. As Vance embraces his connection to Trump, the dynamic between these figures is likely to shape voter sentiment leading up to Election Day on November 5.
The polling reflects a broader trend: both candidates are neck-and-neck not only nationally but also in crucial swing states that will play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. A Washington Post poll recently confirmed that in these states, Trump and Harris remain virtually tied, with both candidates struggling to surpass the 50% favourability threshold.
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