Donald Trump surprises Pennsylvania mom with grocery gift of $100

Incident takes place at Sprankles Market in Kittanning where Trump greets shoppers as part of campaign efforts

During a campaign visit to Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump made an unexpected gesture by giving a mother of three $100 towards her grocery bill.

The incident took place at Sprankles Neighborhood Market in Kittanning, where Trump greeted shoppers as part of his efforts in key swing states.

In a video shared by his campaign, Trump is seen handing the woman a $100 bill as she checked out. "Here, it’s going to go down a little," he said, reducing her bill.

The woman thanked Trump, who responded, "We’ll do that for you from the White House, alright?"

The surprise gesture came as Trump spoke with the store's owner about the impact of inflation on small businesses.

The owner explained that while prices have risen, sales have dropped in recent years, forcing them to adapt creatively to stay afloat.

Trump, who also purchased a large bag of popcorn from the store, has promised to tackle inflation and reduce the cost of essentials like groceries and gas if re-elected.

His visit to the market was part of a broader campaign swing through Pennsylvania, where he later held a rally in Indiana and a town hall with local farmers in Smithton.

Previously, Harris confirmed her participation in a second presidential debate with Donald Trump, scheduled for October 23, as announced by her campaign on Saturday but Trump refused to call for a second presidential debate citing that voting has already started.

In a broader political context, Trump's rhetoric has leaned heavily on anti-immigrant themes, framing migrants as threats to Midwestern communities, while promising ambitious goals such as reaching Mars by the end of his term.

The political landscape is further complicated by revelations surrounding Mark Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina, who has come under fire for past incendiary comments.

This controversy could pose challenges for Trump as he seeks to consolidate support in a crucial state.

As the presidential race remains tightly contested, every vote will be crucial, and both candidates are gearing up for a pivotal stretch leading up to the November 5 election.

As the presidential race heats up, Trump is focusing on swing states like Pennsylvania, aiming to secure support ahead of the 2024 election.