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US Presidential Election 2024: Trump vows to lead America to 'new heights of glory' in his closing campaign

US Presidential Election 2024: Trump vows to lead America to 'new heights of glory' in his closing campaign

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In his closing election rally on Tuesday (Nov 5) in Michigan, the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed to lead the country to"newheightsofglory." While addressing the pool of people present, the former president said, "With your vote tomorrow, we can fix every single problem our country faces and lead America, indeed, the world, tonewheightsofglory."

Trump's last rally was all about taking a dig at his rival and her supporters as the Republican said at a point in his speech that he wants Kamala Harris to "get in the ring" with the boxing championMike Tyson.

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"It'll be interesting," he said.

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The rally also made headlines as Trump was seen being insensitive with his remarks on various women.

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Responding to a man from the audience, Trump said "It will be interesting" to see a Harris vs Tyson match in the ring.

Trump further extended his rhetoric by claiming that the former First Lady Michelle Obama "hit" him and asked the audience if he should "hit her back."

The closing bid

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final case Monday in the hours before Election Day when voters will either choose America's first woman president or hand the Republican a comeback.

The Democratic vice president finished on a high note in Philadelphia in the must-win state of Pennsylvania, with a rally on the steps immortalized by the boxing movie "Rocky."

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"This could be one of the closest races in history, every single vote matters," said Harris, who was joined by celebrities including Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey.

She also referenced the film, telling thousands of supporters that "here at these famous steps" she was paying "tribute to those who start as the underdog and climb to victory."

(With inputs from agencies)

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