Advisers urge Trump to stick to script in final 24 hours

CNN cited multiple sources close to the matter as saying that advisers, allies and aides had asked former President Donald Trump to maintain his stance on the final day of the campaign.

While there was a general belief that most voters had already made up their minds, with just one day to go until Election Day, some people close to Mr. Trump worried that any ill-prepared, inappropriate, or offensive words could cause voters to stay home on Election Day. Every vote counts.

On November 3 in Pennsylvania, after former President Trump spent more than 20 minutes sowing doubt about the 2024 election, he suggested that he would not mind people "spreading fake news" to approach him, alluding to his two assassination attempts. He also said that he should not leave the White House.

One ally expressed frustration with Mr Trump's comments, saying: "It's hard to stand up and say, 'Kamala screwed up and I'm going to fix it.

Senior advisers assured allies that Mr. Trump knew what was at stake. Late on Nov. 3 and early on Nov. 4, the former president appeared to stick largely to his prepared remarks.

CNN sources also said allies have advised Trump to stick to the script and not deviate too much, noting that his long-winded statements are also a problem and could put him in a difficult position.

Mr. Trump arrived two hours late for a campaign event in North Carolina on November 3, and as he began speaking, rally attendees began to leave.