Trump To Hold Event In California


As the race to the White House heats up, former President Donald Trump is making a bold move by heading straight into Vice President Kamala Harris's home turf: California. With less than a month to go before election day, Trump is set to hold a rally in the deep-blue state, aiming to fire up his supporters and take his message directly to one of the Democrats' strongest bases.

The rally is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Calhoun Ranch in Coachella, California. This location might be familiar to many, as it sits in the Coachella Valley, known worldwide for its iconic music and arts festival. However, this weekend, the event won't be about music or art — it'll be all about politics and the future of the nation. Trump’s campaign has announced that his speech will focus on key issues such as inflation, the cost of living, and the track records of not just Harris, but also her running mate Tim Walz and California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.

Trump's campaign isn't holding back in its criticism, painting a grim picture of life under the leadership of Harris and her Democratic allies. "Under Kamala Harris and her dangerous Democrat allies like Tim Walz, the notorious ‘California Dream’ has turned into a nightmare for everyday Americans," the campaign said.

Highlighting soaring prices, the campaign claims that since the Biden-Harris administration took office, inflation has surged by nearly 20 percent, with the average California household losing over $33,000 since January 2021. This harsh economic reality, branded as "Kamalanomics," is taking center stage in Trump’s bid to win over disillusioned voters.

The campaign also took direct aim at California's skyrocketing home and gas prices, using them as a symbol of the state’s struggle under Democratic leadership. With median home prices in cities like San Diego now topping $1 million and gas prices hitting record highs last year, Trump’s team is framing this as the bleak future Harris and Walz allegedly want for all of America. “If this is the California Dream, it’s every American’s worst nightmare,” the campaign warned, declaring Trump as the only candidate capable of reversing what they call the damage done by "Comrade Kamala."

But not everyone in Coachella is rolling out the red carpet for Trump. Steven Hernandez, the mayor of Coachella, voiced his disapproval of the upcoming visit. On Facebook, he expressed disappointment, contrasting Trump’s visit with the city’s previous welcome of Senator Bernie Sanders during the 2020 primaries.

Hernandez criticized Trump’s policies and statements, which he said run counter to the values of Coachella’s diverse community. "He has consistently expressed disdain for the type of diversity that helps define Coachella," Hernandez wrote, adding that Trump "ain’t like us."

In response to Hernandez’s comments, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is leading security efforts for the event, pushed back hard. Bianco, a known Trump supporter and potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate, accused Hernandez of fueling division. "Mr. Hernandez, better take a look around," Bianco said, suggesting that Trump's visit indicates significant local support. Bianco stressed that this kind of rhetoric only deepens the divides in the country, hinting at a growing conservative presence in areas typically dominated by Democrats.

Trump’s decision to rally in California isn’t just about shaking up the state’s politics; it’s also a strategic move to sway voters in a few key congressional races that could tip the balance of power in the House of Representatives. While California has long been considered a Democratic stronghold, the shifting dynamics in some House districts mean that even a slight change in voter sentiment could have major implications on a national level.

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