Donald Trump makes shocking comment about journalists being shot in deranged rant as supporters cheer

With the just around the corner, has delivered an explosive and conspiracy-filled rant, making a grim joke about journalists being shot and suggesting that he "shouldn't have left" the White House following his 2020 election loss to Democrat .

During a departure from his standard campaign rhetoric on Sunday, the former president cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process and dredged up previous grievances concerning legal challenges after his attempts to overturn his defeat four years ago.

At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump intensified his verbal assault against what he brands as "grossly incompetent" national leaders and US journalists. He drifted into musings about violence directed at the media while discussing the bulletproof glass protecting him at public appearances, referring to an assassination attempt in July.

Notably, he spoke of unprotected areas around his podium. "I have this piece of glass here," Trump stated, pointing to the shield. "But all we have really over here is the fake news."

He then added chillingly: "And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don't mind that so much."

Shockingly, these controversial remarks were not the first instance of Trump invoking firearms in connection with perceived adversaries, reports . Shortly before, he implied that former Representative Liz Cheney, a vocal Republican critic, might recant her support for foreign military interventions if she faced "nine barrels shooting at her."

As the election ticks down to its final hours, President Trump continues to spread unproven claims about voter fraud, insisting the only way he can lose to Democrat Kamala Harris is if the election is rigged against him, despite polls showing a highly competitive race.

High-profile ally Steve Bannon backs Trump's strategy to declare an early victory, reminiscent of his actions in the last election, which escalated into the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. However, Trump's campaign emphasised that recent comments concerning media safety were misconstrued, claiming the President was referencing attempts on his life.

"President Trump was brilliantly talking about the two assassination attempts on his own life, including one that came within 1/4 of an inch from killing him, something that the Media constantly talks and jokes about," said campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung. "The President's statement about protective glass placement has nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything else."

In stark contrast to Trump's divisive tactics, Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech at a Michigan church, promising a "divine plan strong enough to heal division," and calling for unity over "chaos, fear and hate."

She began her day in Michigan, addressing hundreds of worshippers at the Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. This marked the fourth Sunday in a row that Harris, a Baptist, has spoken to a predominantly Black congregation, highlighting the vital role Black voters play in several key battleground states.

"I see faith in action in remarkable ways," she said, referencing the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah. "I see a nation determined to turn the page on hate and division and chart a new way forward. As I travel, I see Americans from so-called red states and so-called blue states who are ready to bend the arc of history toward justice."

Harris avoided mentioning Trump, although she is expected to return to her usual partisan rhetoric in later appearances on Sunday.

However, she did warn her receptive audience that "there are those who seek to deepen division, sow hate, spread fear and cause chaos."

The election and "this moment in our nation," she stressed, "has to be about so much more than partisan politics. It must be about the good work we can do together."

Kamala Harris wrapped up her statement in a brief 11 minutes, neatly within the timeframe of Trump's meandering 90-minute speech at a frosty open-air rally in Pennsylvania. Famous for his unpredictable oratory style he calls "the weave", pivoting from one topic to another, Trump however deviated from his standard spiel on the economy, immigration and routine barbs aimed at Harris that day outside Lancaster airport.

Instead, he meandered off-piste into lengthy tangents, brushing over his usual talking points.

In a scathing slur, Trump blasted John Bolton, his ex-national security adviser who has become a critic, labelling him a "dumb son of a b_."

He doubled down on baseless allegations surrounding electoral fraud, asserting that Democrats could only clinch victory by cheating - despite polls suggesting a tight race in key swing states. "It's a crooked country," Trump proclaimed.

"And we're going to make it straight. We're going to make it straight."

Responding to Trump's claims about the state of American elections, after attending church services, Vice President Harris briefed reporters by saying that his words aim to distract from the nation's devotion to ensuring free and fair elections. She emphasised that these "good systems" were in place during 2020 when "he lost."

Displaying confidence in the integrity of the imminent ballot count, Harris urged voters—notably those yet to vote—to disregard these tactics, which she deems include hints that their votes won't be properly accounted for.

The vice president has deftly signalled to Michigan's Arab American community her recognition of their dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's staunch backing of during the skirmishes with Hamas in Gaza. "I have been very clear that the level of death of innocent Palestinians is unconscionable," Harris expressed to the media after attending a church service on Sunday.

"We need to end the war, and we need to get the hostages out. And as president of the United States, I will do everything in my power to achieve that end."

On another note, Trump diverged from his usual spiel with a conspiracy-heavy discourse, candidly sharing how he dismissed his aides' suggestions, mockingly imitating them and emphasising the need to address claims of electoral fraud. Susie Wiles, Trump's co-campaign manager praised for bringing order to his unpredictable political outings, watched the former President without comment.

Trump hinted this unique version of his speech may not be repeated: "I hope you've enjoyed this," he announced, "because I'm only doing this one time."