NOVI, MI – Former President Donald Trump took the stage in Novi, Oakland County to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters on Saturday, October 26th.

In his speech, he aimed to energize his base with less than two weeks until Election Day, suggesting his appeal among Muslim supporters could be a turning point in Michigan and a significant detriment to Vice President Kamala Harris .

At the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., a group of Muslim imams from the Michigan chapter of the Arab-American Bar Association took the stage to support Trump, voicing support for his position on ending the wars in the Middle East.

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“We as Muslims stand with President Trump because he promises peace, not war,” said one of the imams. “We support Donald Trump because he promised to end the war in the Middle East and Ukraine.”

The imams expressed a common desire for peace, stressing that their communities want to see an end to these wars. They were joined by Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi, who also took the stage to support Trump.

“Muslim and Arab voters could turn this election around,” Trump said. He also praised Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib for supporting him earlier in the election cycle. “We will set an all-time record with Arab and Muslim voters.”

Trump spoke for an hour and a half and spent part of the time saying that Arab and Muslim voters have his support.

Trump initially turned his attention to Vice President Kamala Harris, declaring bluntly, “You’re fired!”

“Get the hell out of here,” Trump said of Harris.

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At his rally, Trump bumped into Beyonce, who recently attended an event for Harris in Texas. He claimed that the crowd at Harris’s rally booed her, expecting her to perform rather than simply make an appearance.

Trump promised to “bring back the car companies” and promised a “golden age” for American manufacturing. He highlighted his past actions to stop the development of massive auto factories in Mexico and China, pledging to impose tariffs on imported cars if re-elected. Trump also claimed the 2020 election was stolen from him, urging supporters to embrace early voting as a key tool in the upcoming race. There is no evidence that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.

But he also criticized extended early voting periods. describing the current voting system as “ridiculous”, drawing cheers from the crowd.

On a recent visit to Detroit, Trump drew criticism for calling the city “a mess.”

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During his visit to Novi, he reaffirmed this statement.

“I can’t be positive (about Detroit),” Trump said, also adding that he will make Detroit great again.

Trump said voters typically rank the economy as the No. 1 issue. 1.

However, he said border immigration is at the top of his list.

“Kamala allowed criminals into this country,” Trump said.

Trump has promised to eliminate tip taxes, overtime pay and Social Security benefits if elected, a promise aimed at easing the financial burden on working Americans.

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Michigan is a crucial swing state for Trump because of its history as a political battleground with narrow electoral margins. In recent elections, Michigan has swung between Democratic and Republican preferences, making it extremely competitive.

Trump’s 2016 victory in Michigan, where he won by less than 11,000 votes, marked the first time a Republican carried the state since 1988, underscoring his appeal among certain blocs of voters, particularly working-class voters in the rural and industrial.

Trump lost in Oakland County in both 2016 and 2020.

Additionally, Michigan’s diverse electorate includes strong Democratic bases in urban centers like Detroit and Flint, counterbalanced by conservative support in rural and suburban areas.

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Speakers at Trump’s rally included Michigan Congressman John James and Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

The state’s changing dynamics, combined with tight margins in recent polls, make Michigan a state that both parties are fighting hard to win in 2024.

Last night, Trump held a rally in Traverse City in an airplane hangar at the Cherry Capital Airport.

“At the end of my term, it will become a miracle in Michigan,” Trump said.

Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a rally in Kalamazoo later today with former First Lady Michelle Obama.