As Democrats gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the Trump-Vance campaign has announced an aggressive schedule of events across several battleground states in a direct challenge to the convention’s narrative. Beginning Monday and continuing through Friday, the duo will hold events focused on key issues such as the economy, crime, national security, and immigration. These events are designed to offer voters an alternative vision of leadership to that of Vice President Kamala Harris, who tops the Democratic ticket.
On Monday, Trump will kick off the week with an event in York, Pennsylvania, focused on the economy and energy, while Vance hosts a similar event in Philadelphia. Tuesday will see the two splitting up once again, with Trump holding a crime and safety-focused event in Detroit and Vance addressing the same theme in Kenosha, Wisconsin—two cities that have been central to discussions around crime in recent years.
The pair will reunite on Wednesday in Asheboro, North Carolina, where they will host an event centered around national security. With concerns about border security and global threats at the forefront of their campaign messaging, this event is expected to solidify their stance on ensuring American safety in an increasingly unstable world.
Thursday will focus on immigration, an issue Trump made central to his presidency. He will hold an event in Montezuma Pass, Arizona, while Vance will speak in Valdosta, Georgia. Both will highlight what they view as the failures of the current administration in controlling illegal immigration and securing the nation’s borders. Trump’s speech is expected to draw significant attention, given the importance of Arizona in immigration debates.
The week will conclude on Friday with Trump hosting a rally in Glendale, Arizona, followed by a “No Tax On Tips” event in Las Vegas. Vance, who has been a rising star within the Republican Party, is expected to continue engaging voters across battleground states throughout the week, amplifying the Trump campaign’s message.
Throughout the week, the Trump-Vance campaign will also organize additional events in battleground cities with the same key themes as their major appearances. Additionally, Trump campaign allies will hold daily press conferences in Chicago to challenge the DNC’s messaging directly.
Senior Trump campaign advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles did not mince words about their strategy, accusing Vice President Harris of hiding behind celebrities and blaming her for the administration’s policies, which they argue have driven inflation, increased taxes, and led to the decline of American energy independence. “At the DNC, Kamala Harris will hide behind celebrities because everyday families know that she has been an absolute disaster for our nation, and real Americans are worse off now than four years ago,” LaCivita and Wiles said in a joint statement.
Trump and Vance plan to highlight their track record of reducing crime, securing the border, and reviving the economy during their administration. Their message is clear: under their leadership, America can return to stability, prosperity, and security.
As Democrats gather to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid and Governor Tim Walz’s vice-presidential candidacy, Trump and Vance are positioning themselves as the antidote to what they consider to be the failures of the current administration. Their barnstorming efforts are meant to reinforce their vision of a secure and prosperous America—a message aimed at drawing a stark contrast with the policies championed at the DNC.
