US presidential election updates- Polls show historic gender split between Trump and Harris voters

Kamala Harris is pushing back against claims that her campaign is struggling to connect with male voters, even as Donald Trump makes appearances in Nevada and Arizona. Recent polling data, including a USA Today/Suffolk University poll, indicates that Trump has a notable lead among male voters, securing 53% compared to Harris’s 37%. However, Harris is holding strong with female voters, who favor her 53% to Trump’s 36%.

Despite the widening gender gap highlighted in various polls, Harris asserts that her rallies tell a different story. “What I am seeing is men and women alike expressing concerns about the future of our democracy,” she stated, emphasizing the shared interests among her supporters.

As both candidates crisscross battleground states, time is running short before the election. A recent poll from Bloomberg News and Morning Consult reveals the 2024 presidential race remains too close to call.

In other campaign developments, Harris hosted a star-studded event in Clarkston, Georgia, supported by figures like Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama. The rally marked the launch of a series of concerts aimed at energizing Democratic voters in battleground states, drawing an impressive crowd of about 20,000. Springsteen encouraged attendees to support Harris, warning against the dangers of a Trump presidency. Interestingly, early voting in Georgia has reached record levels, with approximately 30% of voters already casting their ballots.

On the celebrity front, Beyoncé is expected to join Harris at a rally in Houston, as Harris campaigns in Texas. Her focus there includes advocating for abortion rights and boosting Democratic Senate candidate Colin Allred, who currently trails Republican Ted Cruz in the polls.

In a notable twist, Harris gained endorsements from two Republicans: former Congressman Fred Upton from Michigan, who described Trump as “totally unhinged,” and a mayor from a critical Wisconsin county. Upton expressed a desire for stability, stating, “We don’t need this chaos. We need to move forward, and that’s why I’m where I am.”

Meanwhile, Trump is making headlines with his bold campaign promises. He stated he would order the immediate firing of Special Counsel Jack Smith if re-elected, indicating his intent to dismantle the two criminal cases against him. While the authority to fire the special counsel lies with the attorney general, Trump has openly signaled his plan to appoint a loyalist to that position.

During his campaign in Arizona, Trump criticized the Biden administration’s immigration policies, calling the country a “garbage can.” He proposed several controversial measures, including the death penalty for any migrant who kills an American citizen and plans to hire 10,000 more border agents with increased pay.

Trump’s rally in Nevada, organized by Turning Point Action, attracted a significant crowd and showcased efforts by the group to rally young conservative voters for Trump’s cause.

In a separate incident, mail-in ballots in Arizona were compromised when a man set fire to a postal collection box. Police arrested Dieter Klofkorn, who clarified that his actions were not politically motivated.

In financial news, Elon Musk donated an additional $44 million to his pro-Trump spending group earlier this month, adding to a substantial contribution of around $75 million over the previous three months, as revealed in federal disclosures.