Amidst a challenging week in the US presidential race, Donald Trump pivoted to focus on policy issues concerning taxes and health instead of personal attacks on his opponent, Kamala Harris. Speaking at a Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas, Trump discussed eliminating taxes on tips and efforts to court Hispanic voters in battleground states like Nevada. This shift comes after his advisors urged him to focus on policy matters rather than personal attacks.
In Arizona, Trump reiterated his tax pledge and announced plans to investigate presidential assassination attempts and health issues in children. These proposals were seen as attempts to appease independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior, who had recently endorsed Trump.
As Harris accepted the Democratic nomination with a strong speech, Trump sought to steal the spotlight with his own events, but received little attention. Despite Trump’s criticisms, Harris has surged in polls and raised more campaign funds than him.
As the race intensifies, Trump faces pressure to shift focus to policy issues like inflation and illegal immigration. Will his strategy change in the upcoming weeks?