Former President Donald Trump, facing declining poll numbers, is making false claims about election integrity on his social media platform Truth Social to undermine a potential loss. He falsely accuses Vice President Kamala Harris of using AI to boost her popularity and claims Judge Juan Merchan is improperly gagging him.
Trump's fixation on grievances over the 2020 election alienates swing voters and distracts from key issues like inflation. Despite Trump's confidence, polls show a close race, with Harris in a stronger position than Biden was.
Trump also faces prosecution in New York for falsifying business records. The Republican National Committee has launched an 'election integrity program' instead of focusing on voter outreach.
Republican strategist Stephen Lawson warns that Trump's focus on grievances rather than issues may lead to the same outcome. In Pennsylvania, a rivalry between Senators Fetterman and Shapiro shapes state and national politics.
Trump defiantly defends personal attacks on VP Harris, claiming he is 'entitled' to insults. At a press conference, Trump made exaggerated or misleading claims about the economy.
Despite calls to focus on policy issues, Trump continues to target Harris personally. CNN cuts away from Trump's press conference as his opening statement drags on.
