Trump's Campaign Goes Off The Rails With 3 Weeks Until The Election

The GOP presidential nominee has long deviated from traditional political norms, but his recent campaign activities have taken a particularly strange turn. From swaying to music on stage instead of engaging with voters to making questionable remarks about auto workers, his behavior has raised eyebrows as he faces off against Vice President Kamala Harris.

A Musical Interlude at a Town Hall
During a town hall in Pennsylvania on Monday night, Trump unexpectedly announced he would stop taking questions to enjoy some music. He then directed his team to play a selection of songs, leading to nearly 40 minutes of him singing along and swaying to covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” and hits from artists like Sinead O’Connor, Elvis Presley, Guns N’ Roses, and the Village People. At one point, Trump seemed bewildered by the situation, noting that the audience was still present and asking, “What’s going on?”

Diminishing Auto Workers
In a puzzling move, Trump has sought to win over auto workers in Michigan, the heart of American car manufacturing. However, during an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, he belittled their jobs, suggesting they merely involve “taking parts out of a box.” He went on to say, “We could have our child doing it,” and criticized the industry, claiming, “They build everything in Germany and then assemble it here. They get away with murder.”

A Confusing Response on Google
In another odd incident during his Chicago appearance, Trump was asked whether Google should be broken up but instead launched into a rant about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Virginia for voter roll removals. When reminded of the original question, he declared, “Google is very bad to me,” alleging that the company is rigged against him and the government.

Cancelling Major Interviews
Trump also made headlines by canceling a scheduled interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Host Joe Kernen revealed that the interview had been planned for later in the week but was abruptly pulled, with a Trump spokesperson citing a scheduling conflict. This cancellation follows another major interview he skipped this month—his appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” Trump later criticized CBS on social media, labeling it “A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY” and calling for the revocation of its broadcast license.

Rallies in Solidly Blue States
Unlike typical presidential candidates who focus their rallies on swing states, Trump has been holding events in reliably blue states such as California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York. His choice to campaign in states where he has little chance of victory has confused many political analysts. Trump has even claimed he would flip New York, his home state, despite the fact that no Republican has won there in 40 years.

Moreover, he has exaggerated crowd sizes at his events. After a rally in California’s Coachella Valley, he boasted of attracting 100,000 attendees, even though permits indicated a maximum attendance of just 15,000.