The election in the United States

The election in the United States • The electoral movement
Former chief of staff: "Trump would rule as a dictator"

If Donald Trump wins the election, he will rule as a dictator. This is what Trump's former chief of staff in the White House, John Kelly, told the New York Times.

According to Kelly, who served as chief of staff from 2017 to 2019, Trump has no understanding of the Constitution and believes he meets the definition of a fascist.

- [Trump] never accepted the fact that he was not the most powerful man in the world, and by power I mean the ability to do what he wants, when he wants, says Kelly.

Kelly also confirmed earlier information that Trump had on several occasions spoken positively about Adolf Hitler.

- He said more than once that: "You know, Hitler did good things too".

Steven Cheung, spokesman for Trump's campaign, calls Kelly's statements "disproven stories."

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Trump accuses Labor of meddling in the election

Donald Trump's campaign accuses the British governing party Labor of meddling in the US election, several media outlets write. That after Labor volunteers traveled to the US to campaign for Kamala Harris.

The Trump campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, FEC, demanding an immediate investigation.

The Labor leader, also the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer says that he has a good relationship with Trump and that it will not be affected by the complaint.

According to Starmer, the volunteers support Harris in their spare time and not in the role of party representatives, writes The Guardian.

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The election in the United States  The vote
More Republicans have voted in Nevada - could be "serious danger" for Harris

After three days of early voting in the key state of Nevada, more Republicans than Democrats have cast their votes, for the first time since the presidential election in 2008. The Hill writes.

Local newspaper The Nevada Independent's reporter Jon Ralston writes that it could indicate "serious danger" for Kamala Harris' chances in the state.

Ralston writes that the Democrats' lead in populous Clark County, where Las Vegas is located, as well as in rural areas, has been "erased and more". He points out that it is too early to draw any conclusions, but adds:

"A few more days like these and the Democrats' panic reactions will reach epic proportions."

Democrats have won Nevada in every presidential election since 2008. Trump currently has a slight edge in the public opinion by 0.9 percentage points in Nevada, according to Real Clear Politics' tally. 

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Criticism of Musk's election lottery: Is it legal or not?

Elon Musk's so-called election lottery is receiving criticism from several quarters and demands for a federal investigation are increasing, writes NBC.

The lottery is in favor of Donald Trump and is seen by critics as a way to buy votes. A group of eleven former Republican officials are the latest in a row to question whether the move is really legal, the BBC writes.

Legal experts are so far relatively divided on the matter.

Law professor Paul Schiff Berman tells the BBC that the lottery is "probably illegal", while lawyer Brad Smith believes it is "a gray area".

Michael Kang, also a law professor, is on the same track. Paying someone to sign a petition is not the same as paying someone to vote.

- But it is similar enough to raise questions about the legality, he says according to TT.

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The election in the USA • The state of public opinion
Concern is growing in the Democrats: "Nobody wants to admit it"

With barely two weeks left until the election, the anxiety within the Democratic Party is growing, writes The Hill. The reason is that the Republicans' Donald Trump is closing in on Kamala Harris in national opinion - and has the lead in key states.

The political site writes that the margins are so small that the slightest swing towards one of the candidates, or a single mistake in the voting can be decisive.

- Yes, it is even, but is the trend going in our direction? No. And nobody wants to admit it, says a Democratic strategist.

Trump currently leads by 0.9 percentage points over Harris in all swing states, according to the Real Clear Politics tally. At the national level, Harris has held a lead since early August — a lead that has narrowed in recent days.