Trump holds town hall in Flint, Michigan after assassination attempt

Former President Trump is set to hold a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, on Tuesday evening, marking his first campaign appearance following a second assassination attempt. The event will take place at the Dort Financial Center, where Trump is expected to engage with the audience on topics such as the auto industry and inflation. This comes just two days after he survived an attack while golfing in Florida, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding his campaign. The town hall will be moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who is anticipated to play a more significant role in Trump's campaign as the election approaches. With less than 50 days until the election, both Trump and his opponent, Vice President Harris, are intensifying their efforts to secure voter support in key battleground states like Michigan. Current polling indicates a tight race in Michigan, with Harris holding a slight lead over Trump. However, Trump's standing in the state has improved compared to previous election cycles, where he trailed significantly behind his opponents at this point. In 2016, he won Michigan by a narrow margin, while Biden edged out Trump in 2020. In addition to Trump's event, Harris is scheduled to host a "Unite for America" livestream event in Michigan with Oprah Winfrey, further emphasizing the state's importance in the upcoming election. Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, will also be campaigning in Michigan on the same day, indicating a concerted effort by both campaigns to sway voters in this critical swing state.