This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
With just four months left before the election, President Trump's campaign is facing significant challenges. His recent rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 20, was met with low attendance, despite his campaign boasting of huge interest ahead of time.
Images from the event showed the stadium was filled to less than a third of its capacity, with over a million ticket requests. This stark contrast has raised questions about the president's ability to draw crowds and generate enthusiasm for his campaign.
Trump's campaign is now shifting its focus to an outdoor rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on July 11. In a statement, the campaign said that all attendees will be provided with a face mask, which they are strongly encouraged to wear.
However, the rally is taking place amidst a growing concern about the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his response to anti-racism protests. His campaign has been criticized for its response to these issues, and Trump has been lagging behind his presumptive Democratic rival, Joe Biden, in the polls.
While there have been calls for caution in interpreting the poll results, observers have noted that Biden's lead over Trump is far greater than the one held by Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton at the same point in 2016.
