US election 2024: Trump wears garbage collector uniform as Harris appeals to Gen Z — live updates

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US election 2024: Trump wears garbage collector uniform as Harris appeals to Gen Z — live updates

The race for the US presidential election has entered its final five days, with both Harris and Trump neck and neck in the polls.

On Wednesday, Harris delivered her closing arguments, but her speech was slightly overshadowed by a comment incumbent President Joe Biden made, seemingly calling Republican voters "garbage".

Follow us for live updates today as Trump capitalised on the backlash at a rally in Wisconsin, and check out our news and feature stories on our election hub.

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