In a surprising turn of events, former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard moderated a town hall featuring none other than former President Donald Trump this Thursday in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The event took place at the La Crosse Center at 6:00 p.m. local time and is part of Trump’s campaign efforts across key battleground states in the Midwest. This town hall comes hot on the heels of Gabbard’s formal endorsement of Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, whom she once ran against in the 2020 Democratic primary.
WOW!!! @TulsiGabbard introduces President @realDonaldTrump for a MASSIVE Town Hall at the La Crosse Center in BEAUTIFUL WISCONSIN! #MAGA2024 pic.twitter.com/LxeNOMaYPX
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@DanScavino) August 30, 2024
Gabbard, who’s known for her independent streak and willingness to buck the Democratic Party line, appeared alongside Trump earlier this week at a campaign event in Detroit. There, she made a passionate plea to voters across the political spectrum to support Trump’s return to the White House. “I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or an independent, if you love our country as I do, if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump,” Gabbard said, rallying the crowd.
Trump’s town hall in La Crosse was aired live as part of The Daily Wire’s Election Wire coverage, signaling the importance of this event in the broader context of the 2024 campaign. The former president’s visit to Wisconsin will be closely watched, as the state is expected to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election.
While Kamala did an edited and recorded 18 minute interview, and is now talking from a teleprompter, President Trump is doing a non scripted town hall meeting with Tusli Gabbard and Wisconsin citizens who are asking him questions.
Kamala could NOT do something like this, NOR… pic.twitter.com/dwkq0eyqYv
— LD Basler (@ArmaLite15OU812) August 30, 2024
Before heading to Wisconsin, Trump made a campaign stop in Potterville, Michigan, where he focused on his economic policies, particularly around inflation and manufacturing—a topic of great importance in the region. Trump’s event at the Alro Steel factory in Potterville highlights his continued emphasis on manufacturing jobs, a key element of his 2016 campaign that resonated with voters in the Rust Belt.
Both Wisconsin and Michigan are crucial battlegrounds in the 2024 election, with Trump narrowly winning both states in 2016, breaking through what was once considered the Democrats’ “blue wall.” Current polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris holding a slim lead over Trump in both states, with a 2.2-point advantage in Michigan and a 1-point lead in Wisconsin.
TRUMP: “They say, ‘be nice'” about Kamala Harris, but “it’s hard to be nice when somebody is destroying your country.”
Donald Trump speaks about Kamala Harris’ record at his town hall event with Tulsi Gabbard. pic.twitter.com/cY9MdJUQyj
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) August 30, 2024
Gabbard’s endorsement and her role as moderator in this upcoming town hall add an intriguing dynamic to the 2024 race. Her willingness to cross party lines and back Trump could potentially influence voters who are still on the fence, especially in these key battleground states. All eyes will be on La Crosse this Thursday as Gabbard and Trump take the stage together, marking yet another unpredictable twist in the ever-evolving 2024 election campaign.
You can watch the entire town hall here:
LIVE: Donald Trump holds a town hall event in La Crosse, Wisconsin https://t.co/ILwR2pa80z
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 30, 2024
