According to Trump, despite his aversion to mandates, he believes that certain measures, such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing, should have been implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the virus. He acknowledged the necessity of these restrictions, even though he disagreed with the idea of mandating them.
The federal government’s current composition is evenly divided, and this balance may persist if the 2024 race is as tight as projected in the polls. At present, the Democrats hold a slim majority of 51 seats in the Senate, while the Republicans maintain control of the House with only a small margin.
Polls conducted both nationwide and in crucial swing states consistently indicate that there is a close race between Trump and Vice President Harris. The results show that both candidates are within the margin of error, with one candidate occasionally gaining a slight lead.
The Senate races that will ultimately determine the composition of the chamber are highly competitive. Republicans have a greater number of potential gains this year compared to Democrats. However, recent polls indicate that many of these Democrats are in a advantageous position and likely to secure victory in their respective races. As a result, the margin in the Senate is expected to remain close once again.
Trump reiterated his claim that he received more votes in 2020 than any other sitting president before. He further argued, as he has done in the past, that various significant events over the past few years, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7th, and the issue of high inflation, may not have occurred if he were still the president.
Both Trump and Harris undoubtedly desire a decisive victory that grants them a mandate and propels their party to take control of both houses of Congress, facilitating the smooth implementation of their legislative agenda.
However, it seems that the nation is on course for another tight election that may result in a government composition similar to the current one, regardless of which party emerges victorious in the presidential and congressional races.