US Election 2024: Donald Trump Sends Message to Americans Amid Opinion Polls

Former President Donald Trump has urged American voters to stay in line, no matter how long the line is
The Republican candidate in the November 5 presidential election in the United States described the poll as historic
The US typically holds its presidential elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Former President Donald Trump urges voters to stay in line on Election Day, calling it a historic day. This comes as Americans head to the polls today, November 5, 2024, to cast their votes in the presidential election.

Interestingly, Election Day in the United States is always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, which can fall between November 2 and November 8. This tradition dates back to 1845, when Congress passed a law designating this specific day for federal elections. elections.

Why the US General Election is always on Tuesday

Historically, Tuesday was chosen as election day because it allowed farmers to travel to polling stations on Monday and vote before Wednesday, which was typically a market day. While this reasoning may not be as relevant today, the tradition has stuck.

In recent years, there have been calls to make Election Day a federal holiday or move it to a weekend to increase voter turnout. Currently, some states, including Delaware, Hawaii and New York, consider Election Day a holiday.

Donald Trump speaks on Election Day

But Donald Trump wrote in a tweet:

‘The enthusiasm of the voters is through the roof, because people want to make America great again. That means the lines will be long!

“I want you to cast your vote no matter how long it takes. STAY IN THE LINE!