An impressive turnout of roughly 75,000 supporters marked a recent event, surpassing initial police estimates of a 20,000 crowd. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held the spotlight, waving to a packed National Mall during a rally one week before the U.S. presidential election. Harris’ address at the Ellipse Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. ignited a crowd of supporters that outnumbered previous expectations.
Law enforcement agencies originally forecasted an attendance of 20,000 people. However, that figure rapidly escalated to a staggering 52,000, resulting in a spillover on the Washington Mall. The ultimate conclusion was an impressive gathering of more than 75,000 people, affirming the potency of Kamala Harris’ appeal.
A running joke within the VP’s team pertains to former President Trump’s fascination with crowd sizes. Trump would typically garner around 53,000 supporters, as seen during his refusal to acknowledge his electoral defeat. His recent gathering in Pennsylvania coincided with Harris’ event in D.C., during which he quipped about her alleged struggle to assemble supporters.
Commenting on the controversial figure, Tony Hinchcliffe, Trump remained remarkably detached during a recent interview. When questioned about Hinchcliffe’s racially charged acts at one of his rallies, he professed ignorance of the comedian’s identity. Trump simply stated that he had no idea about him while dismissing his presence at the rally.
Puerto Rico’s largest newspaper, El Nuevo Día, expressed support for Kamala Harris just seven days before the election. Harris was commended for her inclusive approach, which the paper argues would be instrumental in leading the world’s most powerful country. They also recognized Harris’ attention to the urgent crises facing Puerto Rico.
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez confirmed her participation in a Kamala Harris rally in Las Vegas. This followed a backlash against Tony Hinchcliffe’s racially inappropriate remarks directed at Puerto Rico during a Trump rally. Joining her, other prominent Puerto Rican artists Ricky Martin and Bad Bunny stood up against Hinchcliffe’s distasteful remarks.
Eric Trump took the opportunity to give some advice to his younger brother, Barron, who he called ‘the most eligible bachelor’ in the world. He warned him to be careful, considering the level of attention that Barron attracts. Currently a freshman at NYU, Barron has also engaged in the political campaign.
David DePape, convicted of charges for assaulting Nancy Pelosi’s spouse, Paul Pelosi, received a harsh sentence. Found guilty on various state charges in California, DePape was sentenced to a lifetime in correctional facilities.
In tragic news, San Francisco 49ers’ Charvarius Ward announced his one-year-old daughter’s passing. The cornerback shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, reflecting on the joy and strength Amari Joy Ward brought to their lives. The cause of death remained undisclosed.
Now married, ‘the hot equerry’, Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, has long been in the public eye due to his association with the late Queen Elizabeth II. Scoring global attention for his good looks at her funeral, Thompson has since preferred a more private life. Recently, he announced his engagement to PR executive Olivia Lewis in the London Times.
Thompson, aged 40 and previously divorced, made the personal announcement amidst speculation of his absence from public events. His soon-to-be wife, 33-year-old Olivia Lewis, has previously worked with King Charles and is a well-established figure in her field.
While Harris’ rally witnessed a spectacular turn of supporters, Trump simultaneously held an event in Pennsylvania. How playful banter about crowd sizes continued to form a part of Trump’s narrative. A peculiar point to note is that his crowd estimates stood close to the figures drawn in by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trumps rally, although substantial, paled in comparison to the gathering of 75,000 collected by Harris. During his address in Pennsylvania, Trump humorously noted his observation about the Democratic VP’s struggle to gather supporters. However, the outstanding turnout at the National Mall suggested otherwise.
In the interview concerning Tony Hinchcliffe, Trump played down the situation, articulating that he did not find the remarks a big issue. Trump’s lack of acknowledgment of Hinchcliffe clearly signaled his disinterest in engaging with such distractions.
Though Kamala Harris continued to rally support, Puerto Rican artists made a stand against racial slurs directed at their home island. This demonstrated that own popularity or recognition, figures such as Lopez, Martin, and Bunny take a stand against racial prejudice, regardless of the source.
Finally, looking closely at the advice Eric Trump offered to his younger brother Barron, it served as a clear reminder of what it means to live in the public eye. Barron’s involvement in the campaign, paired with his status as a student, reflects his steady strides in life.