On the eve of the U.S. election, Trump received bad news; Harris changed her strategy. On the eve of the U.S. election, Trump received some bad news, while Harris seems to have found a new path to victory and has begun to change her approach. On the other hand, Putin also plays an unexpected role in this election.
So, what situation does Trump face today? What deeper meaning lies behind Putin's actions? The most intense U.S. election is soon approaching the moment of revelation.
However, at this moment, Trump received bad news: his 'stronghold'—Iowa—has turned blue. This is a place where Trump won in two elections, but now a reversal has occurred, with Harris leading by 3%. Analysts believe that the increase in support from independent female voters has become an important factor in Harris's rise.
In this regard, Harris has undoubtedly grasped the mindset of female voters, with her approval rating reaching as high as 57% among independent women, while Trump only has 29%. This is undoubtedly a wake-up call for Trump, and his team has quickly launched a counterattack, claiming that this poll is 'an absurd outlier poll' in an attempt to mitigate the impact of this event on the election situation.
However, Harris did not stop in her tracks; at this critical moment, she adjusted her campaign strategy. In her recent statements, Harris has started to focus more clearly on the issue of abortion rights, attempting to attract more female voters through this topic.
Harris stated that if elected, she would do her utmost to protect women's autonomy over abortion rights, which starkly contrasts her position with that of the Republicans.
Clearly, Harris's team hopes that this seemingly private issue can inspire more women to go out and vote, or even persuade some Republican female voters to change their stance.
Harris's move can be regarded as her 'secret weapon' in this election campaign. Meanwhile, at the moment when Harris and Trump are battling fiercely, Russian President Putin also 'took action.' Recently, Putin announced that the Russian military conducted strategic nuclear deterrence exercises.
Public information shows that Russia's exercises this time included not only the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles but also showcased Russia's nuclear capabilities.
Putin's aim is clearly to exert pressure on the West, especially the U.S., to influence its decision-making regarding aid to Ukraine. Just before the U.S. election, Putin's actions can be seen as 'cunning,' intending to remind American voters through the display of nuclear power that if they do not wish for the threat of war to descend, they should choose Trump.
On one hand, Trump's position on the topic of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not so 'firmly pro-Ukraine.' If he takes office, the risk of friction between Russia and the U.S. would clearly be greatly reduced. On the other hand, Trump maintained a close relationship with Putin during his tenure and has always taken a moderate stance towards Russia.
From a historical perspective, when Trump took office, the U.S. hardly imposed any substantial sanctions on Russia, which allowed Russia to enjoy relative comfort in the post-Cold War years.
Now, at this critical election moment, Putin is clearly paving the way for Trump's possible return. Returning to the election campaign, Trump's reactions now seem to be becoming more restrained. He candidly admitted in a program that the possibility of his campaign failure still exists, and he even warned that his victory must be 'big enough to not be overturned by cheating.' With this statement, Trump seems to have brought the uncertainty of the election results to the forefront.
Currently, Trump's approval rating is almost on par with Harris, with both at 49%. The competition between the two is becoming increasingly tight, a result that arouses curiosity about the outcome and inevitably adds some concerns.
According to statistics, nearly half of Trump's supporters stated that they would not accept Harris winning, while two-thirds of the overall voters believe that the U.S. is heading in the wrong direction. All of this makes the upcoming voting day even more significant.
Overall, the future international situation is full of uncertainties, but Putin's 'gift' clearly prepares for Trump's return. The outcome of the U.S. election not only concerns the domestic political landscape but may also profoundly affect U.S.-Russia relations and even the future direction of the world order. Who can seize the opportunity in this storm will become the focus of attention. As for the final result, let's wait and see.
