(Scypre.com) – In a final push before Election Day, former President Donald Trump delivered a high-energy speech to voters in Pennsylvania, promising a prosperous future if he’s re-elected. With his familiar rhetoric of strength and revival, Trump pitched his vision of an American “golden age,” aiming to sway voters in the critical battleground state.
Speaking to a packed crowd in Pittsburgh, Trump was joined by prominent supporters, including Roberto Clemente Jr., son of the Pittsburgh Pirates icon, and media personality Megyn Kelly. “Your paychecks will be higher. Your streets will be safer and cleaner. Your communities will be richer, and your future will be brighter than ever before,” he declared to a roar of applause, adding, “This will be the golden age of America.”
The day was part of a whirlwind campaign schedule that also saw Trump rallying in North Carolina and Pennsylvania before his final stop in Michigan. At the Pittsburgh rally, Clemente Jr. took the stage to express his support, highlighting his family’s belief in unity and goodwill. “For the first time, I had to take a step forward. And it is very important for me to support this man, because I believe tomorrow is a change of time,” Clemente Jr. told the crowd. He emphasized his desire to see a better future for his young children, expressing hope in Trump’s leadership. “I believe in everything that you stand for right now, being able to make the change for our families.”
Trump’s speech wasn’t without surprises. Partway through the rally, he shared news of an endorsement from podcast host Joe Rogan. “It just came over the wires that Joe Rogan just endorsed me,” Trump announced, with a touch of excitement. He praised Rogan’s unexpected support, mentioning their recent three-hour conversation and noting Rogan’s broader appeal. “He doesn’t do that… he tends to be a little bit more liberal than some of the people in this room,” Trump quipped.
Pennsylvania has again emerged as a pivotal state in the election, with Trump hoping to replicate his narrow 2016 victory there. Although he lost Pennsylvania in 2020 to President Joe Biden, Trump’s team sees a path to reclaiming it as voter sentiment shifts. The rally in Pittsburgh marked his last-ditch effort to convince Pennsylvanians of his vision for the country.
In characteristic fashion, Trump used his speech to criticize his opponents, specifically targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. He framed her policies as damaging and vowed to reverse them. “Kamala broke it, I will fix it,” Trump said, addressing issues he believes the current administration has mishandled. Harris was scheduled to appear in Pittsburgh later that evening, with celebrities like pop star Katy Perry expected to boost turnout. Trump took a jab at Harris’s celebrity endorsements, drawing laughs from the audience. “She’d go and get Beyoncé… everyone’s expecting a couple of songs, and there were no songs. There was no happiness,” he joked, referencing a recent rally in Texas where Beyoncé endorsed Harris but did not perform.
In his address, Trump reiterated his familiar campaign promises, pledging to curb illegal immigration and combat the spread of drugs. “They’re allowing people to come in from insane asylums and mental institutions from all around the world, from Venezuela to the Congo in Africa,” he said, criticizing current immigration policies. Trump warned that the surge in migration has led to job losses and increased violence. “The day I take office, the migrant invasion ends, and the restoration of our country begins,” he stated, to enthusiastic applause. He even proposed the death penalty for any migrant found guilty of murdering a U.S. citizen or law enforcement officer.
Trump also outlined his plans for tougher trade policies, especially against Mexico and China, in response to the ongoing fentanyl crisis. “We’re going to put a tariff on Mexico if they don’t immediately stop sending that horrible stuff into this country,” he declared, extending the same threat to China if it fails to curb fentanyl exports.
Recent polls show a tight race in Pennsylvania, with Trump and Harris neck and neck. Both campaigns have intensified their efforts in cities like Reading and Allentown. In his closing remarks, Trump struck an optimistic tone, predicting a strong turnout for his candidacy. “Tomorrow will be the most important day in the history of our country,” he proclaimed, leading the crowd in a call for national renewal. “Together, we will make America powerful again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America healthy again. We will make America stronger.”
With his eyes firmly set on a comeback, Trump’s message in Pittsburgh carried echoes of his previous campaigns but with added urgency, hoping to galvanize voters and seize the momentum in Pennsylvania, a state he sees as crucial to reclaiming the White House.