In a recent campaign event, Beyoncé and her Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas, rallying over 20,000 supporters just days before the presidential election.
Although Beyoncé did not perform, her presence energized the crowd, focusing attention on Harris's platform regarding women's rights and abortion.
The Grammy-winning artist spoke passionately, saying, “It’s time for America to sing a new song,” and emphasized her appearance as a concerned mother advocating for bodily autonomy.
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Texas isn’t typically a battleground state, but Harris hopes that high-profile events like this will draw attention to pressing issues, particularly abortion rights under threat in Republican-led states. Country music icon Willie Nelson, 91, also appeared, underscoring Harris's appeal across different demographics.
“We’re 11 days from an election that will shape America’s future, including every woman’s right to make her own health choices,” Harris declared.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump was in Austin, Texas, recording a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan on the popular podcast *The Joe Rogan Experience*. While the conversation covered light topics like UFOs and historical mysteries, it avoided vital policy issues, including abortion.
Though Rogan didn’t explicitly endorse Trump, Trump encouraged him to do so, citing Elon Musk’s previous endorsement. Later, Trump’s rally in Michigan was delayed due to the recording, causing some attendees to leave.
The campaign has become increasingly heated, with Harris and Trump trading accusations. Harris recently repeated former Trump aides' claims that Trump poses a significant threat to democracy.
Trump responded by dismissing her as untrustworthy. An ABC News/Ipsos poll suggests a divided public, with half of voters agreeing with Harris’s concerns about Trump.
Both candidates actively target younger, undecided voters through non-traditional media like podcasts and YouTube shows, bypassing traditional news outlets.
Harris aims to make abortion rights a central issue, reminding Texans of the impacts of recent restrictive policies and asserting that "no one is safe" if a national ban takes effect.
