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Trump Gains Edge Over Biden in Key Swing States as 2024 Election Nears

New polls show Trump leading in multiple battleground states while Biden's support wanes, raising concerns for the incumbent president.

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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the US central bank’s two-day policy meeting in Washington on May 1. Plans by former president Donald Trump’s advisers to make Fed decisions subject to political approval risk undermining global confidence in US monetary policy. Photo: Reuters

Overview

  • Trump leads Biden in five of seven critical swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
  • Biden's lead in traditionally Democratic strongholds like New York and California has significantly narrowed.
  • Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is drawing more support from Biden than Trump, impacting the race dynamics.
  • Polls indicate a high level of voter uncertainty, with a significant portion of voters open to changing their candidate preference.
  • Economic concerns and immigration are the top issues influencing voter decisions in the upcoming election.