NEW MEXICO — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris warned voters on Oct 31 that Republican Donald Trump and his allies would scale back healthcare programmes if he wins the White House and said his comments at a rally on Oct 30 were offencive to women.

In a brief press conference, Vice-President Harris reminded voters that former President Trump had tried unsuccessfully to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, during his 2017-2021 presidency.

"Healthcare for all Americans is on the line in this election," she told reporters in Madison, Wisconsin, before flying to Arizona and Nevada as both candidates took the campaign to the southwest.

In response, Trump said he never wanted to get rid of the programme.

"I never mentioned doing that, never even thought about such a thing," he posted on his Truth Social platform after she made the remark.

Opinion polls show a historically close contest between Harris and Trump, with the outcome of the presidential election likely to be decided in seven battleground states.

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