Washington: Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has confidently asserted that the winner of the upcoming election will be known on the night of Tuesday’s election, claiming that he holds “a substantial lead” in key battleground states.
According to Anadolu Agency, Trump made these comments during a phone interview with ABC News on Sunday. When asked about the possibility of losing, Trump acknowledged the uncertainty of elections, stating, “I guess you could lose, can lose. I mean, that happens, right? But I think I have a pretty substantial lead, but, you could say, yeah, yeah, you could lose. Bad things could happen. You know, things happen, but it’s going to be interesting.”
Trump also mentioned that he plans to address the nation about the election results “at the right time.” Highlighting the enthusiasm for his campaign, he remarked on the unprecedented nature of his rallies, saying, “Nobody’s ever done what I’ve done, and they’re big rallies and tremendous enthusiasm.
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In the final push before the election, Trump has intensified his campaign efforts across crucial states. Last week, he visited several western states and continued with rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin on Friday, followed by two appearances in North Carolina and a visit to Virginia on Saturday. He believes Virginia is a state he can win, as reported by ABC News. On Sunday, his campaign trail included Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Trump has cited Brazil-based polling firm AtlasIntel, which he claims was the “most accurate” pollster in 2020, to back his assertion of leading in all seven battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Both Trump and his opponent Harris have heavily campaigned in these pivotal states, acknowledging the critical role they play in determining the election outcome. As the election approaches, more than 78 million Americans have already cast their votes, with data from the University of Florida Election Lab indi
cating that approximately 700,000 more Democrats than Republicans have voted early.