Trump, aiming to widen support, makes pitch to Hispanics
TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Visiting a battleground state he can't afford to lose, Donald Trump promised Hispanics "a much better life" on Wednesday in a Florida speech that continued his recent effort to soften his tone and broaden his support 11 weeks before the presidential election.
The Republican presidential candidate also repeated his promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border to keep out immigrants, underscoring the tricky balancing act he faces in retaining backing from conservatives while beckoning to moderates for their votes.
Trump dominated presidential campaign coverage for the day as his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, was fundraising in California.
Reliably red Mississippi is an unusual general election campaign stop, and news of Trump's visit was greeted with skepticism by Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat who is the only black member of Mississippi's congressional delegation.
Trump aides confirmed that he will tour churches, local businesses and charter schools in black and Hispanic urban neighborhoods.
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