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4 Nov 2024

US election: Photos show the biggest moments of the campaign period

5:39 am on 4 November 2024

This video screenshot shows former US President Donald Trump being helped off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on 13 July, 2024.

Donald Trump is escorted off stage following an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: AFP/ Xin Hua

The United States presidential election campaign has been full of jaw-dropping moments.

From President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, to former President Donald Trump being shot, the twists have come thick and fast.

Who could forget Trump taking to a rubbish truck, or his supporters rocking ear bandages in solidarity after his assassination attempt?

Here is a look back at the election campaign in photos.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Attorney Alina Habba (L) looks on as former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to the media after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The former president was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. Trump has now become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes. Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by POOL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Donald Trump reacts as he is found guilty of 34 felony counts in his hush money trial in May. Photo: POOL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump raises his fist after being shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP

Secret Service agents protect Trump following the shooting. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a nationally televised address from the Oval Office of the White House on July 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. The president was expected to expound on remarks given at a news conference earlier in the day on yesterday's shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, in which former U.S. President Donald Trump was injured at a campaign rally. Pool/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by POOL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Biden speaks from the Oval Office after Trump was shot. Photo: POOL

US former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a bandage on his ear after being wounded in an assassination attempt, departs at the conclusion of the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024. Days after he survived an assassination attempt Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked right-wing loyalist J.D. Vance for running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of last weekend's failed assassination attempt. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Trump appears at the Republican National Convention just days after being shot, with a bandage on his ear. Photo: AFP / ANGELA WEISS

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: A Donald Trump supporter and performer places a bandage over his ear in reference to Trump's wound at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the third day of the convention on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Security throughout downtown Milwaukee remains high following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Thousands of delegates, politicians and the Republican faithful are arriving into the traditionally Democratic city over the next few days for the annual convention which will conclude with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Duane Schwingel, also known as "Uncle Jam", wears bandages over his ear on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention. Photo: AFP

Republican presidential candidate, former US President Donald Trump (L) and Republican Vice Presidential candidate, US Senator JD Vance appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Trump announces JD Vance as vice presidential candidate. Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images / AFP

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - JULY 20: Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) (not pictured), at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is also Trump's first public rally since he was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13. Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (Photo by BILL PUGLIANO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The crowd reacts during Trump and JD Vance's first joint campaign appearance. Photo: BILL PUGLIANO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

US President Joe Biden holds news conference at the 2024 NATO Summit on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. NATO leaders convene in Washington this week for the annual summit to discuss future strategies and commitments and mark the 75th anniversary of the alliance’s founding.

US President Joe Biden drops out of the presidential election campaign. Photo: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images / AFP

A woman holds a sign reading "Thank you Joe" outside the White House, after US President Joe Biden announced he will not seek reelection, on 21 July, 2024 in Washington, DC.

People react outside the White House after Joe Biden drops out. Photo: AFP/ Samuel Corum

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) jumps on stage as he joins former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Tech billionaire Elon Musk endorses Trump. Photo: JIM WATSON / AFP

US producer/actress Oprah Winfrey speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Oprah Winfrey endorses Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention in August. Photo: Mandel NGAN / AFP

US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wave to supporters as they depart after speaking during a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 7, 2024. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)

Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz wave to the crowd following a Wisconsin event in August. Photo: AFP

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Harris and Trump shake hands before their debate in September. Photo: AFP / SAUL LOEB

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris listens to former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Harris reacts to a remark made by Trump during the debate. Photo: AFP / SAUL LOEB

US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in a vice presidential candidates' debate. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) visits the US-Mexico border with US Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John Modlin in Douglas, Arizona, on September 27, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca NOBLE / AFP)

Harris at the border between Mexico and the United States. Photo: REBECCA NOBLE / AFP

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks with Katie Watson and Patrick Watson, owners of Chez What Furniture store that was damaged during Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. Trump met with local officials, first responders, and residents who have been impacted by last week's hurricane which has left at least 90 people dead across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Millions are still without power, water, or reliable communications. U.S. President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken with local leaders and stated that they plan to visit affected areas when the time is right. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump speaks to Georgia residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

(L to R) US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, US President Joe Biden, former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and US Senator from Ohio and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance attend a remembrance ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attack on the World Trade Center at Ground Zero, in New York City on September 11, 2024. (Photo by Adam GRAY / AFP)

Harris, Biden, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Trump, and Vance at a remembrance ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Photo: AFP / ADAM GRAY

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris greets supporters after speaking during a campaign rally at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia, October 19, 2024. (Photo by CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA / AFP)

Harris greets supporters following a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA / AFP

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former US First Lady Michelle Obama campaign together at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 26 October, 2024.

Harris with Michelle Obama in the closing days of the campaign. Photo: AFP/ Jeff Kowalsky

FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump works the drive-through line as he visits a McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. Trump is campaigning the entire day in the state of Pennsylvania. Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris continue to campaign in battleground swing states ahead of the November 5th election. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump serves a customer at a McDonald's drive-through. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP

US singer Jennifer Lopez (L) greets US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 31 October, 2024.

Singer and actor J Lo endorses Kamala Harris. Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Supporters wait before Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Ellipse on October 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. With one week remaining before Election Day, Harris plans to deliver her “closing argument,” a speech where she will outline her plan for America and urge voters to “turn the page” on Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kent Nishimura / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Harris makes the final major speech of her campaign on the ellipse, the site of the 6 January 2021 insurrection. Photo: KENT NISHIMURA

Scenes outside a Kamala Harris rally in Phoenix, Arizona.

A Harris voter in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Voters at a Harris rally in Phoenix. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 30: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump holds a press conference from inside trash hauler at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on October 30, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina and Wisconsin. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump gets in a rubbish truck in Wisconsin in October, in protest at a remark interpreted as Biden calling Trump supporters "garbage". Photo: Chip Somodevilla