

US election extra: rage and racist bile at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
Oct 28, 2024
Ed Pilkington, Chief reporter for Guardian US, shares his firsthand experience covering Donald Trump's explosive rally at Madison Square Garden. He highlights the rally's charged atmosphere and the troubling use of humor to mask racist rhetoric, drawing parallels to historical events. Pilkington discusses the challenging landscape for political rivals, as well as the backlash from a major newspaper's controversial no-endorsement decision. He offers insights into campaign strategies as candidates like Trump and Harris maneuver through critical battlegrounds.
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