Trump, JD Vance Set to Visit Chicago This Week for Separate High-Profile Events

Trump, Vance set to make major Chicago appearances amidst growing campaign momentum

JD Vance, who will appear in Chicago for event this WeekPhoto byScreen Capture/Youtube Video [Creator]

CHICAGO - This week, former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance, his 2024 running mate, are set to make appearances in the Chicago area. Trump will address a high-profile event co-hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago and Bloomberg on Tuesday, marking his second campaign-related visit to the city. Meanwhile, Vance is scheduled to headline a fundraiser in the Chicago suburbs on Monday, bolstering his campaign efforts in the Midwest.

Trump’s appearance, slated for Tuesday morning, will feature an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, which will be streamed live on the Economic Club of Chicago’s YouTube channel. This marks Trump's return to the Windy City after his recent participation in a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention. That event garnered attention as Trump’s comments on Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity stirred controversy, particularly his remarks regarding his intentions to pardon January 6 rioters if re-elected.

For JD Vance, Monday’s event in the Chicago suburbs presents an opportunity to further strengthen ties with Republican donors and local supporters. His presence signals an intensified push for Midwest campaign backing ahead of the 2024 elections.

The Trump-Vance team is leveraging these key appearances as the 2024 campaign season heats up, with Chicago becoming a pivotal location for both Democrats and Republicans. As the Democratic party focuses on nearby battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan, Republicans hope to gain momentum in the Chicago metropolitan area.