At a rally in Uniondale, New York, former President Donald Trump expressed that recent assassination attempts have only strengthened his determination to win the state, which has consistently voted Democratic since 1984. With a crowd of over 16,000, Trump criticized the Democratic leadership for rising crime and job losses, while asserting his ambition to be the first Republican to win New York in 40 years. He also claimed support from rank-and-file Teamsters, despite the union's formal neutrality, and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's policies, dubbing her the 'invasion president'. Trump emphasized his alarmist views on immigration and crime, promising to designate the World Trade Center site as a national monument. He addressed local Republican candidates, highlighting the importance of congressional races in the area, and insisted he was serious about competing in traditionally blue territory as Biden's poll numbers waver. Trump's remarks were marked by a mix of bravado and accusations against his opponents, portraying a narrative of resilience amid threats against him.