At Madison Square Garden in New York City, President Donald Trump addressed a packed crowd on Sunday, claiming that his campaign is not merely against Vice President Kamala Harris but a much larger movement. Trump framed the 2024 election as a battle against what he described as the “radical Left machine” steering the Democratic Party.

“Kamala means nothing. She is just a figurehead,” Trump said. “We’re up against something far bigger than her—an entrenched and ruthless force that controls today’s Democrat Party.” He emphasized that the fight is about defeating this powerful entity that, according to him, has taken over the party’s direction.

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Trump also took jabs at Harris, criticizing her for what he called her “word salads” and lack of transparency regarding President Joe Biden’s health issues before he exited the race. “On issue after issue, Kamala broke it, but I will fix it,” he quipped, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Continuing his attack on the left, Trump warned that the “deep state” is actively working against American interests. He accused leftist leaders of damaging the country through open-border policies, soaring inflation and environmental policies he derisively called the “Green New Scam.”

Despite these criticisms, Trump rallied his supporters with a message of hope. “We’re not going to let them ruin this country any longer,” he proclaimed. “On November 5, we will have the greatest victory in American history.”

Trump’s speech in New York underscored his continued focus on the vast, entrenched political network rather than just the Democratic candidate herself.