Donald Trump Balances Election Rallies and Criminal Trial as Court and Campaign Clash

The Republican billionaire is scheduled to speak to supporters in Wilmington, North Carolina, aiming to thwart Democratic efforts to win the battleground state. Trump’s visit coincides with the start of his hush money trial in New York, where he faces 34 counts of business fraud related to covering up payments to a porn star to conceal an alleged sexual encounter before the 2016 election.

Despite the trial, Trump has continued to communicate with the public through social media and daily remarks to the press. In response, he asserted on his Truth Social platform that there is “election interference at a level never seen before in the United States.”

North Carolina, a state Trump narrowly won in 2020, has garnered attention from both parties due to its significance in the elections. The Democrats are hoping to capitalize on urban population growth and public dissatisfaction over abortion restrictions.

President Joe Biden has made several visits to Pennsylvania, a critical swing state, and commented on Trump’s legal issues, remarks he had previously avoided. The White House has affirmed that Biden is not monitoring Trump’s trial, emphasizing that his focus remains on serving the American people.

Biden’s approval ratings have improved since his State of the Union address in March, placing him neck-and-neck with Trump in national polls. Vice President Kamala Harris has made multiple visits to North Carolina this year, including a joint appearance with Biden in March.

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