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Former President Donald Trump is actively campaigning in Pennsylvania with two scheduled events, as President Joe Biden plans a three-day campaign visit to the same state next week.

Trump's campaign activities include a fundraiser in Bucks County and a rally in Schnecksville, part of the politically pivotal Lehigh Valley. This area has a significant Hispanic population, among whom Trump has made gains, according to a recent New York Times poll.

Notably, this marks Trump's third visit to Pennsylvania this year, following a previous appearance at an NRA event in Harrisburg and a promotional event at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia.

Amid these campaign efforts, Trump faces the start of his hush money trial, where he is accused of falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election to silence allegations of an affair.

During this busy time, Trump is also facing the start of his hush money trial. “The former president — who is being tried on 34 state felony charges — is accused of falsifying business records in relation to hush-money payments during the 2016 election he made to Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about his alleged affair with the adult film actress,” as stated in the article. Trump has consistently denied both the affair and falsifying business records.

Meanwhile, Biden's upcoming visit to Pennsylvania aims to contrast his economic policies against Trump's, with plans to discuss tax increases on the wealthiest Americans and corporations. Biden's tour will begin in Scranton, continue to Pittsburgh, and conclude in Philadelphia.

This series of events will coincide with the commencement of Trump's trial, making him the first current or former president in U.S. history to face trial.

Donald Trump has demonstrated a strategic focus on Pennsylvania throughout his political career, recognizing its critical role as a battleground state in U.S. elections. He has campaigned extensively in the state, aiming to secure its pivotal electoral votes, which were crucial to his victory in the 2016 Presidential Election, in which Trump became the first Republican in decades to carry the Keystone State.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden has deep personal ties to Pennsylvania, particularly to Scranton, where he was born and lived until he was ten years old. Biden often references his Scranton roots in speeches and campaigns, using his early experiences there to attempt to connect with working-class voters and to frame his political narrative around themes of resilience and relatability.