Trump's strict immigration and protectionist trade policies, he said, could lead to an economic downturn in the United States. "It's just a recipe for disaster."
Among local voters, supporters of Trump tend to have negative views about Harris and vice versa. Trump supporters contend that Harris has accomplished little during her time as vice president and blame her for issues like inflation and the border crisis. Meanwhile, Harris supporters argue that Trump lies frequently, incites division, and has been convicted in criminal cases, thereby not fit for leadership.
Voters seemed to place a significant emphasis on personal likability and trustworthiness in their voting decisions, which often outweigh policy issues.
"(This election) I think it's a lot more about culture and opinions versus facts and policies, unfortunately," photographer Paul told Xinhua.
Vandertie, the farm owner, is also deeply concerned about the lack of policy discussions in the election. He believes both parties need to focus on the policies that affect Americans' daily life.
"When they start going off on tangents, either one way or the other, either candidate, either political party ... it's a bunch of nonsense that folks shouldn't have to listen to," said Vandertie.
According to data from Real Clear Politics, as of Thursday, Harris' average support rate leads Trump by 0.2 percentage points in Wisconsin. In Michigan and Pennsylvania, the gap is also just a few tenths of a percentage point, all within the margin of error.
In 2016, Trump won these three "Blue Wall" states by relying on support from white blue-collar voters. In 2020, Biden reclaimed these states. In the upcoming election, these three states are also crucial to the path to victory, especially for Democrats.
With less than a week from the election on Nov. 5, both Trump and Harris are campaigning across various key swing states, making a final push. On Wednesday, both candidates visited Wisconsin, highlighting the importance they place on the state.
In a tight election, whoever ultimately takes office in the White House, about half of American voters may feel disappointed. Looking ahead, political division has left voters feeling worried, even fearful.
Donna Hilsaveck, a 71-year-old retiree who preferred not to disclose her voting intentions, told Xinhua that this election is very turbulent and filled with anger. "It shouldn't be this diverse, they should all be able to talk without getting angry or threatening," she said.
Paul said that if Trump wins, he may exacerbate divisions among the public, causing many to feel disrespected and bringing the country backward socially.
"If Trump loses ... there will be an issue like there was four years ago. I think there could be something like that again, unfortunately. That scares me," he said.