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Trump and Harris supporters rally at dueling rallies in Milwaukee days after the election.

Trump and Harris supporters rally at dueling rallies in Milwaukee days after the election.

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris dueling rallies were held It’s Friday night in the swing state of Wisconsin as Election Day quickly approaches.

“I come today with a message of hope for all Americans… I don’t need your money. I need your damn vote,” Trump told a crowd at a campaign event in downtown Milwaukee.

The former president promised to “end inflation,” secure borders and “bring back the American Dream” if elected to a second term in the White House.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while speaking at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty ImagesFormer US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while speaking at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while speaking at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

Trump criticized Friday's jobs report during his rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty ImagesTrump criticized Friday's jobs report during his rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty Images

Trump criticized Friday’s jobs report during his rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Getty Images

78-year-old Trump criticized latest employment data released by the Harris-Biden administration, calling the measly 12,000 jobs added by employers in October “all but disqualifying” for the Democratic nominee.

“This is hundreds of thousands of fewer jobs than there should be,” the 45th president said.

“These numbers are so low that they are almost disqualifying,” Trump said.

“I think they’re trying to blame it on the hurricane… It’s not a hurricane, it’s on them,” he added.

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected jobs to rise by 100,000, which would still be a huge drop from September’s revised 223,000.

Trump struggled with microphone problems throughout the event at Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

The former president had problems with low microphone volume during a speech. AFP via Getty ImagesThe former president had problems with low microphone volume during a speech. AFP via Getty Images

The former president had problems with low microphone volume during a speech. AFP via Getty Images

“Fix the microphone,” the audience chanted several times during his speech.

Trump, fed up with the quiet volume, abruptly pulled the microphone from the podium and held it with his hands throughout the speech after realizing what the crowd was chanting.

“Yeah, I think this microphone stinks,” he told the crowd.

Trump took the microphone off the stand and picked it up instead. APTrump took the microphone off the stand and picked it up instead. AP

Trump took the microphone off the stand and picked it up instead. AP

President Biden’s remark earlier this week about Trump supporters calling them “trash” was still on the minds of some rally attendees.

“We’re not trash,” Peter Schmidt, who wore a yellow vest to the ex-president’s rally, told The Post.

The Milwaukee resident described himself as an “ordinary” American who believes in freedom and the Constitution.

“If you want to say we’re trash, that’s fine. But we are who we are,” he said, patting his vest. “Ordinary Americans.”

Seven miles away at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, rapper Cardi B and comedian Keegan-Michael Key were the latest celebrities to stump Harris.

Cardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Getty ImagesCardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Getty Images

Cardi B attended a rally for Kamala Harris at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Getty Images

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key posed for photos with fans at a rally for Kamala Harris. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesActor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key posed for photos with fans at a rally for Kamala Harris. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key posed for photos with fans at a rally for Kamala Harris. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“I’m nervous,” Cardi B admitted to the crowd, asking for “patience” as she composed and then began reading her remarks from her phone.

“I believe every word that comes out of her mouth. She is passionate, compassionate, empathetic and, most importantly, not delusional,” the Washington Heights native said.

“The cost of food and living is too high. Damn, that’s even high for me,” she added.

Meanwhile, Harris urged her supporters to invite everyone they can to the polls.

Harris encouraged supporters to knock on doors and call loved ones to get them to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesHarris encouraged supporters to knock on doors and call loved ones to get them to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Harris encouraged supporters to knock on doors and call loved ones to get them to vote. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“We have four days to solve this problem. Four days. No one can sit on the sidelines,” she said. “So let’s spend the next four days in such a way that when we look back on these days, we don’t regret what we could have done.”

“So let’s knock on doors. Let’s write. Let’s call. Let’s reach out to family, friends, classmates, neighbors and co-workers,” Harris asked.

Polls show Trump and Harris in a close race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesPolls show Trump and Harris in a close race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Polls show Trump and Harris in a close race in Wisconsin. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Milwaukee trails the rest of Wisconsin by about 7% in voter turnout, Politico reports.

Former President Barack Obama is expected to meet with Harris in Milwaukee on Sunday.

Trump won the Badger State in 2016 but lost in 2020.

Trump trails Kamala Harris by 0.3 percentage points in Wisconsin, according to the latest RealClearPolitics polling average.