Kamala Harris may have chosen Beyoncé’s “Freedom” as her campaign anthem, but recent events [1] suggest a different song might be more fitting.
As former President Donald Trump prepared for a rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, yesterday, Harris was spotted departing New York, drawing comparisons to Del Shannon’s “Runaway.”
Trump was scheduled to address supporters in Joe Biden’s hometown at the Scranton rally at 3 p.m. Eastern, focusing on key issues such as inflation and the rising cost of living.
LIVE: Trump Rally in Scranton, #Pennsylvania [2] https://t.co/QCjw1Ok46B [3]
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2024 [4]
With polls showing a tight race in Pennsylvania, the event marks a critical moment for Trump’s campaign as he works to gain momentum in the battleground state.
According to Trump’s campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, an unusual moment occurred just before Trump’s plane, dubbed “Trump Force One,” took off from LaGuardia International Airport in Queens.
Cheung claimed that as Trump’s plane was preparing to depart, he spotted Harris’s aircraft leaving the same airport.
Harris had been in New York the previous day for a series of interviews, including appearances on The View and The Howard Stern Show.
Lyin’ Kamala, who is being exposed as a “dummy” every time she does a show, just stated to the degenerates on The View that she would have done nothing different than Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. The Lamestream Media doesn’t want to… pic.twitter.com/c7bDvMc9GK [5]
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2024 [6]
However, according to Cheung, Harris’s departure appeared to coincide with Trump’s arrival, leading him to suggest that Harris was attempting to avoid being in the spotlight at the same time as the former president.
“After a disastrous media blitz where she beclowned herself, @KamalaHarris is scurrying away on her plane… only to be overshadowed and cucked by Trump Force One,” Cheung wrote on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
After a disastrous media blitz where she beclowned herself, @KamalaHarris [7] is scurrying away on her plane… only to be overshadowed and cucked by Trump Force One. pic.twitter.com/lMHSelKjqc [8]
— Steven Cheung (@TheStevenCheung) October 9, 2024 [9]
The brief video clip of Harris’s plane leaving as Trump’s was preparing to take off quickly gained traction on social media, with users sharing the clip and offering praise for Trump.
Many found the timing of the departures amusing and highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the two candidates.
BREAKING: Kamala Harris and Trump are both on the SAME runway together in Scranton, PA
And Kamala just ran away from him, per Trump campaign official! pic.twitter.com/5yaz2GyO1J [10]
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) October 9, 2024 [11]
The incident comes as both campaigns intensify their efforts in key swing states like Pennsylvania, which played a crucial role in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Trump, who narrowly won Pennsylvania in 2016 and lost it in 2020, has made multiple stops in the state in an attempt to regain support.
Harris, the Democratic nominee, has also focused significant attention on swing states, though her recent media appearances have drawn mixed reviews.
As the race remains tight, both campaigns are working to mobilize voters and secure victories in these critical areas.
Trump’s rally in Scranton drew a large crowd as he continues to hammer home messages about the economy, inflation, and rising living costs, key issues for voters in Pennsylvania.
With both candidates vying for attention in the same region, the coming weeks are likely to see increased activity and competition between the two camps as they head toward the 2024 election.