Former President Donald Trump hinted at a possible cabinet position for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a packed rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Although Trump didn’t explicitly offer a role to Kennedy, he suggested the possibility by promising to let Kennedy “go wild on health” if he wins the election. Trump added, “I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to let him go wild on medicines,” signaling that RFK Jr. might have significant influence over health and wellness policies in a potential Trump administration.
Kennedy, once a presidential hopeful and now an independent, had recently endorsed Trump after stepping back from his own campaign in August. Known for his stance on health and skepticism toward vaccines, Kennedy has drawn both support and criticism for his views. Trump’s remarks at the rally reflected a mutual alignment on certain health policies.
While Trump’s promises to Kennedy made headlines, comments by his supporters before Trump took the stage drew swift backlash. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, invited as a warm-up act, made inflammatory comments about the US territory of Puerto Rico, calling it a “floating island of garbage.” This remark sparked immediate outrage, leading the Trump campaign to release a statement distancing itself from Hinchcliffe’s comments, stating they do not reflect the former president’s views.
Hinchcliffe also made remarks about Latino families and referenced offensive stereotypes at a Halloween event hosted by a Black man, sparking further criticism. The language used at the event was widely condemned, particularly by Trump’s opponents, as divisive and damaging.
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Personal Attacks on Kamala Harris Stir Criticism
Another speaker, David Rem, a childhood friend of Trump, referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “the devil” and “the antichrist,” doubling down on personal attacks. Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former attorney, further intensified the rhetoric, falsely accusing the Democratic candidate of siding with terrorists in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Harris campaign quickly condemned these statements, calling them “divisive and demeaning,” and underscored the importance of respectful discourse in the final days of campaigning.
Trump Pushes Final Campaign Message
Despite the controversy, Trump aimed to solidify his campaign message, promising supporters that he would “bring back the American dream.” This hometown rally in New York marked one of his last major events before election day, allowing Trump to highlight his promises to American voters. The rally was seen as an attempt to energize his base and appeal to undecided voters, especially as polls indicate a tight race.
Harris Targets Gen Z in Pennsylvania
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris spent her weekend campaigning in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state. She tailored her message to young voters, acknowledging that Gen Z has become increasingly “impatient for change.” Harris’s campaign has been focused on social and economic reforms that resonate with younger voters, hoping to build momentum in key states.
With polling day just around the corner, both campaigns are making their final pushes. Over 42 million Americans have already cast early ballots ahead of the November 5 election. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to cast his vote on Monday, reflecting the high early-voter turnout nationwide. As the campaigns head into the final week, polling data shows a close race, underscoring the importance of every remaining event and campaign message as election day approaches.
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