Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric
Trump was introduced to the stage by Melania in an unannounced appearance.
The race for the White House remained essentially a dead heat on Sunday -- with nine days to go until Election Day.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech Sunday afternoon at New York's Madison Square Garden. After making several stops in Philadelphia on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally there Sunday afternoon.
Key Headlines
- Trump campaign distances from comic who disparaged Puerto Rico at MSG rally
- Giuliani defends Trump’s rhetoric: ‘He’s a New Yorker’
- Comic at Trump’s MSG rally calls Puerto Rico 'a floating island of garbage'
- Harris introduces 'Opportunity Task Force' for Puerto Rico
- Walz likens Trump MSG rally to Nazi one there in 1939
Almost 42 million voters have cast a vote
Almost 42 million Americans have cast a vote through early voting methods, as of Sunday afternoon, according to data from the University of Florida's Election Lab.
The about 41.9 million recorded mail and early in-person votes were evenly split with about 21 million mail ballots returned nationally and about the same cast at in-person early voting polling sites across the country, the data showed.
Early voting options are now open to voters in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Many early voting periods will last until the weekend before Election Day.
Harris touts future of America, warns of national abortion ban, rallies Gen Z
After receiving a three-minute ovation following an introduction from Michelle Obama at Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris touted her history and plans for the future if elected.
"We are here as community as coalition builders, because we love our country," she said.
At one point Harris' speech was interrupted by a heckler who was protesting the Israel-Gaza war, but that person was drowned out by the crowd. Harris addressed the heckler's concerns.
"On the topic of Gaza, we need to end that war. We need to end that war and bring the hostages home, but now I'm talking about 2024," Harris said.
The vice president spoke about many of her policies including one that would allow Medicare to pay for home health care for senior citizens.
"A lot of people right now living in what we call the sandwich generation, [those] who are taking care of your kids while you're taking care of your parents. That's a lot," she said.
Harris picked up the conversation on reproductive rights and noted that one in three women live in a state with restrictive abortion bans.
"Donald Trump still refuses to even acknowledge the pain and suffering he has caused. He insists that ... everybody wanted Roe V. Wade to be overturned. Come on. Everyone wanted this?" Harris said.
"Women are being denied care during miscarriages, some only being treated once they develop sepsis. They didn't want this. Couples just trying to grow their family who have been cut off from IVF treatments. They didn't want this."
Harris addressed Gen Z voters talking about their fears and struggles living in a world with gun violence, reduced reproductive rights and dangers of climate change.
"All these issues are not theoretical. They're not political. They're your lived experience. And I want to tell you I see you, and I see your power," she said.
Michelle Obama gets roaring ovation as she touts Harris
Former first lady Michelle Obama took the stage at Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a roaring ovation before introducing the vice president.
Obama, in her first campaign appearance since the DNC, spoke about Harris' mature temperament and history of working for all Americans.
"Michigan, do not buy into the lie that we do not understand who Kamala is or what she stands for," she said.
"Take it from me, I know good people," Obama said.
She questioned "why on Earth this race is even close," but contended that Kamala has shown she is ready for the job.
"The real question is, are we ready for this moment?" Obama said.
The former first lady said she was angry at the indifference shown to Donald Trump over his history of division, bias and lack of care for democracy.
"Some folks think he's funny. That's how he got elected the first time. Folks gave him a pass and rolled the dice, betting that he couldn't possibly be that bad," she said.
"Nothing this man says or does is funny in any way," Obama later added.
The former first lady addressed the men in the crowd when talking about the stakes of women's health and reproductive rights if Trump wins.
She talked about the loss that many women have seen in the last three years through the loss of reproductive care following the Dobbs decision and the dangers if Trump pushes for more restrictions.
"Your girlfriend could be the one in legal jeopardy if she needs a pill from out-of-state or overseas, or if she has to travel across state lines because the clinic closed up. Your wife or mother could be the ones at higher risk of dying from undiagnosed cervical cancer because they have no access to regular gynecological care. Your daughter could be the one to terrified to call the doctor if she's bleeding during an unexpected pregnancy," she said.
"So fellas, before you cast your vote, ask yourselves, what side of history do you want to be on?" Obama later added.
Trump slams Beyoncé, claims support of Muslims
Former President Donald Trump took the stage in Novi, Michigan, on Saturday where he promptly attacked Beyonce’s guest appearance at Vice President Kamala Harris' rally Friday night in Texas and bashed the musician for not performing.
"So Beyoncé went out and spoke for a couple of minutes, and then left, and the place went crazy," he said before falsely claiming the crowd booed.
Trump attempted to encourage his supporters to vote early, but gave mixed messages.
"The whole thing is--You just have one day voting. Voter ID, paper ballots, proof that you’re a citizen of the United States, please. And you know what? You had no problems," Trump said.
Trump, who proposed a ban on Muslim immigrants and openly made anti-Muslim statements in the past, claimed he was gaining support from Muslims citing the recent endorsement from Hamtramck, Michigan, Mayor Amer Ghalib, who was in attendance, and others.
Trump continued his anti-immigrant slur calling America a "garbage can" for the world.
"I think of a lot of things when I'm up here that are on the stupid machine, isn't it nice to have a president that doesn't need a fricking teleprompter?" Trump said.
-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh, Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim
Harris talks about reproductive care with Michigan doctors
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a local doctor’s office in Portage, Michigan, to spotlight reproductive rights before her rally in Kalamazoo on Saturday.
Harris gave remarks and heard from health care providers and medical students while there, thanking and noting that because of the Dobbs decision, America is in a "health care crisis."
Harris went on to ask questions of the attendees who shared their thoughts on a possible national abortion ban under former President Donald Trump.
"We represent not only a safety net for our region here in the Midwest, but over the last 18 months, we've seen an influx of patients that are coming, particularly from the south and the Southeast because of care deserts and already restrictive abortion bans," Dr. Ashley Sanderson said.
-ABC News' Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, Fritz Farrow and Will McDuffie