Former President Donald Trump will hold a series of what his campaign is internally calling “messaging events” in several battleground states this upcoming week, a source tells CNN, in counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention.
These events will be at smaller venues and focus on one or two policy issues important to the campaign.
Trump’s event on Monday will be in Pennsylvania, the same day that the DNC kicks off in Chicago. His remarks will focus on the economy, according to a statement.
And on Tuesday, Trump will deliver remarks on crime and justice in Howell, Michigan, the campaign announced. His running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will also hold a rally focused on crime the same day in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He is also expected to visit North Carolina and Arizona. The additional trips will also touch on the economy, as well as crime and immigration, three issues the former president’s campaign believe could help Trump win in November.
Trump held two speeches last week centered on the economy and his policies, but he has yet to release a detailed economic plan. Harris spoke Friday afternoon about the economic proposals she is rolling out, including enhanced tax credits for kids, housing assistance and efforts to control prices. Trump repeatedly slams the Biden-Harris administration for high inflation and has pledged to bring down prices immediately.
