Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump made a significant Election Day appearance at a Palm Beach polling station, marking what Trump declared would be his final campaign.
According to the Daily Mail, Trump expressed confidence in his chances against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris while addressing concerns about ballot box issues in various states.
The 78-year-old presidential candidate, sporting his signature "Make America Great Again" hat and an "I voted" sticker, spoke extensively to reporters after casting his vote.
The former president specifically highlighted potential delays in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where polls showed a neck-and-neck race. He raised concerns about reported scanning problems in Republican-majority counties like Cambria and Bedford.
Trump shared his thoughts on the voting process, stating that while he believed the election had been fair so far, he remained watchful of the proceedings. He emphasized the importance of declaring winners promptly when clear leads emerge.
Speaking about his campaign journey, Trump reflected on his previous runs for office. Here's what he told reporters:
I ran a great campaign. I think it was maybe the best of the three. We did great in the first one, much better in the second one. Something happened. And this was the best - I would say this was the best campaign we ran.
The former president also confirmed this would be his final campaign, expressing both sadness and fulfillment about the decision.
Melania Trump, who maintained a low profile throughout the campaign season, accompanied her husband to the polling station. She kept her sunglasses on and offered brief remarks about feeling "very good" when questioned by reporters.
The couple later visited Trump's campaign headquarters, where they thanked staff members for their dedication. Melania addressed the campaign workers with gratitude, acknowledging their tireless efforts and her husband's continuous work.
Trump can legally vote despite his felony conviction in New York State Court, as Florida's voting restrictions on felons don't apply to out-of-state convictions. New York law permits felons to vote if they're not incarcerated.
The election's outcome hinges on seven crucial battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. These states represent a mix of territories that switched allegiance between the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Trump wrapped up his campaign with a final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the early hours of Tuesday. He claimed to have conducted more than 900 rallies throughout his political career.
If successful, Trump would make history as both the oldest president ever elected and the first defeated president in 132 years to reclaim the White House. His potential victory would also mark the first time a convicted felon assumes the presidency.
