Trump courts Jewish voters, Harris holds livestream event with Oprah

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Updated Sept. 19, 2024, 11:14 AM UTC

What's happening on the campaign trail today

  • Former President Donald Trump will woo Jewish voters today, participating in an event on fighting antisemitism before he addresses the Israeli American Council’s national summit in Washington, D.C.
  • Vice President Kamala Harris will take part in a livestreaming rally event with Oprah Winfrey in Detroit.
  • Both vice presidential nominees, Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, will make a rare appearance at the same event today, addressing CEOs at the Business Roundtable's quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C.

The Teamsters announced it won’t endorse any candidate for president, a blow for Harris, who becomes the first Democratic presidential candidate in nearly three decades not to get the endorsement of America’s largest union. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Harris to campaign with Oprah tonight

Harris is set to hold a livestream event tonight with Oprah Winfrey.

"What is essential to me is getting people motivated to vote — and that’s my intention in hosting this event,” Winfrey said in a statement last week. “My goal is to get people excited about the privilege and power of the vote.”

Winfrey praised Harris in remarks at the Democratic convention last month.

Trump participates in fighting antisemitism event

Trump will participate in an event on fighting antisemitism this evening alongside his ally, Republican donor Miriam Adelson.

In an email advertising the event, the Trump campaign said he "has been a vocal defender of religious freedom and an unwavering supporter of Jewish communities."

Trump will also speak at the Israeli-American Council’s national summit. Both events are in Washington, D.C.

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Updated Sept. 19, 2024, 11:14 AM UTC

What's happening on the campaign trail today

  • Former President Donald Trump will woo Jewish voters today, participating in an event on fighting antisemitism before he addresses the Israeli American Council’s national summit in Washington, D.C.
  • Vice President Kamala Harris will take part in a livestreaming rally event with Oprah Winfrey in Detroit.
  • Both vice presidential nominees, Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, will make a rare appearance at the same event today, addressing CEOs at the Business Roundtable's quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C.

The Teamsters announced it won’t endorse any candidate for president, a blow for Harris, who becomes the first Democratic presidential candidate in nearly three decades not to get the endorsement of America’s largest union. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Harris to campaign with Oprah tonight

Harris is set to hold a livestream event tonight with Oprah Winfrey.

"What is essential to me is getting people motivated to vote — and that’s my intention in hosting this event,” Winfrey said in a statement last week. “My goal is to get people excited about the privilege and power of the vote.”

Winfrey praised Harris in remarks at the Democratic convention last month.

Trump participates in fighting antisemitism event

Trump will participate in an event on fighting antisemitism this evening alongside his ally, Republican donor Miriam Adelson.

In an email advertising the event, the Trump campaign said he "has been a vocal defender of religious freedom and an unwavering supporter of Jewish communities."

Trump will also speak at the Israeli-American Council’s national summit. Both events are in Washington, D.C.

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