Harris’ campaign leadership had previously pitched the speech, expected to be delivered Tuesday morning in front of a crowd of 40,000 people, as one that would underscore the contrast between the vice president and the former President. Donald Trump. The campaign first applied for permits for 7,500 people last week, followed by 20,000 over the weekend, then 40,000 on Tuesday. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith predicted more than that 50,000 people will attend.

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“We think tonight is a really important moment for the vice president to make his closing remarks to the American people,” Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon told reporters. “We’re very focused on making sure we’re doing everything we can to reach voters who are still deciding and making sure they hear directly from the vice president.”

O’Malley Dillon described undecided voters as “exhausted” and “frustrated” by the hyper-partisan, divided political system under Trump and its “chaos, lack of focus on real solutions to the issues the American people are concerned about.” .”

Harris will discuss her proposals in her speech, which will start at 20.15. lower prices and its broader agenda middle classCriticize Trump for that. abortion O’Malley encourages voters to “turn the page on Trump” and support his “next generation of leadership,” according to Dillon.

“We didn’t get to this position by accident,” O’Malley Dillon said. “We believe the ellipse is important, and it is important for two reasons. One of these is of course the background. white house. “This really reminds us of the seriousness of the situation and how much a president can do to shape the country and impact people’s lives, for better or worse.”

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“This is also a striking visualization of probably the most infamous example of Donald Trump and how he abuses his power, really focuses on himself, spreads division and chaos, and encourages a mob to maintain his own power and take over himself. “country,” he added. January 6 There was a riot at the Capitol. “It’s one that we firmly believe helps clarify the choice in this election between a candidate who seeks unchecked power in Donald Trump and a candidate who actually offers real solutions to chart a ‘new path forward.’”

By contrast, Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021, attracted a crowd of approximately 53,000 people on the Ellipse, after which some marched to the Capitol and ransacked the building in an attempt to stop the certification of the Electoral College. results.

With seven days to go, O’Malley Dillon projected confidence in Harris’ chances of winning next Tuesday, saying, “We feel very good about where we are” as the campaign continues to not only mobilize but persuade voters. “The vice president’s coalition consists of independents, Republicans and Democrats,” he said.

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“As we get closer to the deadlines for the end of early voting, we are seeing an increasing number of our lawmakers,” O’Malley Dillon said. “We are seeing a higher clip of our support pattern for new registrants and less inclined voters. Also, yes, we see Trump supporters voting for Republicans, too. They vote early. In person, they vote early, but they change mode. So these are people who will vote no matter what. … We see them voting more and earlier, but we don’t see signs of the overwhelming enthusiasm of those who won’t vote.”

Harris will start campaigning after her speech North Carolina, PennsylvaniaAnd Wisconsin Also on Wednesday Arizona And Nevada on Thursday.