Trump vs. Biden: The Final Push for Votes as Election Day Approaches

As the 2020 U.S. presidential election nears its climax, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are locked in a fierce battle for the votes of Americans. With more than 91 million people already casting their ballots ahead of Election Day, the race has reached a critical point, amplified by the ongoing pandemic that has shaped this year's election in ways no one could have predicted.

On the eve of Election Day, Americans are set to decide whether to reject Trump after a single term or give him another four years to continue his controversial presidency. The outcome will largely hinge on how voters feel about Trump's handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has spiraled out of control across the nation, with daily infections and deaths reaching alarming new highs.

In a controversial statement on Sunday night, Trump hinted at the possibility of dismissing Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, after the election. This comes after Trump repeatedly downplayed Fauci's science-based recommendations in his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

For his part, Biden is making a late push to secure crucial battleground states. He will campaign in Ohio and Pennsylvania today, a state that holds significant personal and political importance for the Democratic nominee. If the election is close, Pennsylvania could be the deciding factor in Biden's path to victory. Meanwhile, Trump is on a whirlwind campaign tour aboard Air Force One, visiting key states like North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, aiming to secure victories in these battleground regions that he won in 2016.

Biden has been outspoken about Trump’s mishandling of the pandemic, which has claimed the lives of over 230,000 Americans and continues to worsen. In a powerful statement on Sunday, Biden declared, "The truth is, to beat the virus, we first got to beat Donald Trump. He is the virus." Biden’s message resonates with voters frustrated by the administration's response to the health crisis, positioning him as the antidote to what many view as Trump’s negligence.

As Election Day approaches, both campaigns are pulling out all the stops to mobilize voters and secure critical swing states. With a deeply divided electorate, the final hours of this historic election are sure to be filled with tension and uncertainty.