The Economist ’s forecast model shows Mr Trump edging ahead of Kamala Harris, his Democratic rival. With just over one week until election day, some politicians might moderate their message. Mr Trump offered instead theatrics and defiance.

With the presidential campaign entering its final stretch, Donald Trump is making an odd choice. He’s turning his focus to City — where he will rally supporters on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. His deep-blue hometown is a curious place to home in on in the last days of the election as the GOP nominee has the slimmest chances of winning New York.