Former President Donald Trump's son Barron emerges as a voice of reason during an intense final sprint across swing states before the presidential election.
According to the Daily Mail, Trump revealed during his North Carolina rally that his 18-year-old son Barron has been offering him advice to "take it easy" as he maintains a grueling campaign schedule.
The former president's hoarse voice and packed rally schedule highlighted the physical demands of his final push.
Trump's 90-minute speech in North Carolina covered various topics while projecting optimism about his chances. He acknowledged leading in polls but emphasized the importance of voter turnout, telling supporters that victory depends on their participation at the polls.
The former president shared personal insights about his family during the rally. He mentioned receiving a call from his daughter, Ivanka, who has been notably absent from the campaign trail. Trump then spoke about Barron, now a college freshman, portraying him as a wise counselor.
Trump's voice showed signs of strain following an extended rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. Despite this, he maintained his characteristic speaking style, which he defended as "the weave," rejecting criticism of his tendency to ramble.
The rally also featured appearances by Senator Marco Rubio and former press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, whom Trump praised for their brevity as he attempted to stay on schedule.
Trump balanced his trademark digressions with attempts to maintain his ambitious schedule of four rallies in one day. He acknowledged the need to move quickly while still engaging in his characteristic storytelling style.
During his speech, Trump took aim at various political figures, including Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Michelle Obama. He particularly focused on Barack Obama, referring to him as "the great divider."
The former president shared thoughts about his campaign strategy, telling the crowd:
If we get our vote, there's nothing they can do. I hate the expression, actually – but it's ours to lose.
Trump's last campaign day culminated in Grand Rapids, highlighting the importance of battleground states in his election strategy. He maintained his optimistic outlook while acknowledging the possibility of unexpected outcomes in Republican races.
The former president addressed the significance of his supporters' participation, emphasizing that getting out the vote was his primary purpose for the day's appearances. He combined this message with updates about his family life and commentary on current political figures.
Despite showing signs of fatigue and vocal strain, Trump continued his energetic campaign style. His closing message focused on voter mobilization and confidence in victory, provided his supporters turn out to vote.
