Vice President Kamala Harris addressed immigration head-on during a campaign rally in Arizona, highlighting her experience as California’s attorney general in tackling transnational gangs and smugglers. She criticized Donald Trump for not genuinely addressing border security, promoting a bipartisan border security bill that Republicans, influenced by Trump, opposed. This push in the battleground state is part of a broader campaign strategy aimed at securing votes in Sun Belt states.

Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, attracted significant attention in Arizona, a state critical to the upcoming election. Harris emphasized themes of freedom, safety, and unity, appealing to diverse voters, including the state’s fast-growing Latino population. Despite being interrupted by Gaza protesters, she maintained focus on the 2024 race, underscoring the importance of grassroots efforts in the tight political landscape of Arizona, where every vote could be decisive.