As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have made strong appeals to their respective bases, though the atmosphere is heavily charged with security concerns and legal undertones. The recent polls suggest that voter polarization remains high, with Biden and Trump in close contention. According to recent CNN data, 69% of Americans think Trump is unlikely to concede if he loses, highlighting the intense mistrust some voters have toward the electoral system, likely stemming from Trump’s continued skepticism over past election integrity.

The militarization of U.S. election sites is another notable development this year. Across the country, election officials are implementing advanced security measures—such as bulletproof glass and even sniffer dogs in some counties—due to a rise in threats directed at both facilities and workers. Cybersecurity agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), have worked with election offices to harden defenses against potential attacks on personnel and voting infrastructure. Such steps illustrate the heightened tensions surrounding the election and the focus on ensuring public safety throughout the process.

As Biden seeks to energize his base on the issues of healthcare and workers’ rights, Trump has emphasized his stance against what he terms “Marxist” policies, positioning House Republicans as a defense against left-leaning legislation. Trump has also been backed by prominent Republicans, such as new House Speaker Mike Johnson, who supports Trump’s call to “take back” the White House and reverse what he calls socialist threats. This rhetoric, however, only intensifies the polarized atmosphere, with both parties actively working to define the stakes for voters.https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2n4l79dn7t?post=asset%3Afe3824f0-57bd-46c3-8699-3925b32e5d41#post

If you want to see what kind of gifts nominees will get this year, check out the 50-plus gift list below.

2022 Oscars Nominee Swag Bag

Highland Titles

Highland Titles was created to help conserve Scotland “one square foot at a time.” Nominees can become Lords and Ladies of Glencoe when they receive a gift sized plot of land that they can actually visit at any time.

Bahlsen Biscuits

An assortment of delicious Bahlsen Biscuits will also be included in this year’s swag bag. Their premium chocolate biscuits and wafers are sustainably sourced and crafted in Germany, and each pack comes with 10 biscuits for recipients to indulge in.

Byroe

Nominees will receive a carefully curated gift set from Byroe, which is a women-led skincare brand that uses their platform to give back and empower women. The nominee gift set includes best-sellers like the Bitter Green Essence Toner, the Tomato Serum, and the Salmon Cream.

Whipped Drinks

This kit contains everything you need to make the perfect whipped coffee at home in just 60 seconds.

Opopop

Opopop created the world’s first Flavor Wrapped Popcorn kernels where each kernel is individually “pre-wrapped” in flavor. Some of their most popular flavors include Fancy Butter, Cinnalicious, Maui Heat, and Lightly Salted, and nominees will get a chance to try these tasty treats.