Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, cast his vote earlier today at a polling center in Palm Beach, Florida, wearing a cap emblazoned with the slogan “Make America Bright Again.” This phrase is part of the Republican campaign’s messaging. Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and expressed his admiration for the turnout of traditionalists and Republicans, stating it was an honor to see such large lines of voters.
In response to a question regarding whether he was advising his supporters to avoid violent incidents during the election results, Trump replied that there was no need for such reminders, asserting, “There will be no violence. My supporters are not violent people.”
On the Democratic side, Vice President Kamala Harris voted in her home state of California, opting to cast her ballot by mail. Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance also voted today at a polling location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Polling is actively occurring across the United States, with several states declaring holidays for schools, colleges, and businesses to encourage voter participation. Washington and Maryland have designated yesterday and today as holidays. Meanwhile, Americans are enthusiastically heading to polling places to exercise their right to vote.