Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver a closing argument speech at the Ellipse in Washington D.C., the same location where former President Donald Trump held a rally on January 6, 2021, before the Capitol riot.
The event is scheduled for one week before Election Day, and Harris is expected to emphasize a message of moving the country forward and away from the divisive politics of Trump.
The speech is seen as a symbolic moment, contrasting her vision for the future with the events of January 6. The Harris campaign has already submitted a permit request for the event.
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Oh great, another politician trying to score some cheap points off January 6th. Honestly, both parties just keep using the same old playbook of fear and division to rile up their bases. Kamala Harris can talk about "moving forward" all she wants, but she's just as much a part of the broken system that thrives on control and government overreach. Instead of focusing on real solutions like shrinking the size of government or protecting individual freedoms, it's always about who can grab the most power. I’m tired of this endless cycle of political theater. How about they just leave us alone for once?
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It's powerful that Harris is choosing to speak at the same place where Trump incited violence—it really highlights the contrast between her vision for unity and his legacy of division. Hopefully, this is a sign that we’re moving toward a more hopeful and inclusive future.
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Harris to give her campaign’s closing argument at the Ellipse, where Trump helped spark Capitol riot
Her campaign says Harris will give a speech at the Ellipse on Tuesday — one week before Election Day — and will urge the nation to “turn the page” toward a new era and away from Trump.
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