Former President Donald Trump is deviating from the usual battleground map by holding rallies in New Mexico and Virginia, where he lost by double digits in 2020. He is also considering a trip to New Hampshire. Trump’s campaign is confident in his ability to beat Vice President Kamala Harris and is looking to expand the map by capitalizing on his diverse coalition and momentum with the electorate. Despite trailing in recent polls in these states, Trump and his team see indicators that suggest he could break into unexpected territory. The focus is on driving turnout in the final days before the election by hammering his closing message on immigration, inflation, and foreign wars. While some Republicans believe Trump is running his own campaign, current officials maintain that their decisions are strategic and based on the belief that he has a chance to win these states. The campaign is also deploying former Democrats to support Trump in unexpected places, such as Omaha, Nebraska. Overall, the Trump campaign is optimistic about their chances, citing historical undercounting of support, rightward movement in states like Arizona, and Trump’s ability to bring new people into the Republican Party. Despite the uncertainty of the race, the campaign remains confident that everything is looking good for President Trump.
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