Fresh off a week of counterprogramming events, former President Donald Trump and his campaign are embarking on an ambitious strategy to ramp up their efforts in the lead-up to the November election. Sources familiar with the campaign's plans have revealed that Trump's schedule will be filled with several events each week, if not daily, with a focus on visiting battleground states and engaging in vigorous debate preparation.

Acknowledging the need to adapt to the fast-changing political landscape, Trump's team is aiming to channel the energy displayed during the past week's activities. The campaign intends to recreate the pace by holding numerous events each week, resembling the approach taken during the recent counterprogramming events. According to one adviser, Trump is expected to travel to multiple states in a day, showing an increased level of campaign activity.

Described as "Trump on steroids" by an insider, the former president's schedule will undergo a significant transformation, turning away from the subdued approach of the past 20 months. The heightened pace will be accompanied by a renewed emphasis on honing Trump's debate skills. In preparation for the upcoming September 10 debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump has been engaging in "policy discussions" with Republican lawmakers, policy experts, and allies. These discussions, similar to the approach taken prior to the June 27 debate with Joe Biden, allow Trump to study his opponent and refine his messaging in a more casual setting.

Notably, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, known for her challenges to Harris during the 2020 Democratic primaries, has been collaborating with Trump behind the scenes to help him understand Harris' debate style. Gabbard's attacks on Harris as a prosecutor were seen as instrumental in undermining her candidacy. Trump's preference for studying opponents and fine-tuning his messaging in a less formal manner has led to this collaboration.

The accelerated schedule is a direct response to the surge of enthusiasm from Democrats since Harris was chosen as Biden's running mate. Trump's campaign aims to counter this upswing by intensifying their efforts. This week serves as a clear example of their strategy, with Trump addressing the National Guard Association's conference in Detroit on Monday, delivering a speech on the economy in Michigan on Thursday, participating in a town hall in Wisconsin that evening, and holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday, among other activities.

The campaign also released a memo from Trump pollsters Tony Fabrizio and Travis Tunis, highlighting the importance of focusing on target states rather than national polls. With the goal set at winning the Electoral College's 270 votes, Trump's team plans to concentrate on battlegrounds where mail-in ballots will soon be sent and early voting locations will open. This involves bolstering campaign teams on the ground in states such as North Carolina and Pennsylvania and dispatching surrogates to hold get-out-the-vote events.

In addition to larger rallies, Trump is expected to hold smaller, more intimate events with tailored messages to help focus his campaign. The limitations of these efforts, however, are evident due to Trump's inclination to veer off-script and air his grievances. While some allies have advised him to prioritize policy over personal attacks, it remains a challenge for Trump to stick to a set agenda.

To further bolster their efforts, the Trump campaign recently expanded its political operation by bringing on new advisers, including Corey Lewandowski, Trump's first campaign manager from 2016. This move aims to enhance the campaign's approach and better position Trump for success.

As the campaign enters a crucial period following the Democratic National Convention, Trump's team is ready for an all-out sprint to November. With an intensified schedule, targeted battleground visits, and a focus on early voting states, their objective is clear – secure a victory by strategically engaging with voters and capitalizing on Trump's strengths.