Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday will speak at First Horizon Coliseum, formerly Greensboro Coliseum, in Greensboro.

This comes as candidates make their final push ahead of the Nov. 5 election, increasing their visits to North Carolina — a battleground state that has been far from ignored already.

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Trump held a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Monday after touring hurricane damage in Asheville.

Trump's rally started around 3 p.m. Monday at Williams Arena in Greenville.

"I happen to think the border is the biggest problem we have, not inflation," Trump said. "Inflation is terrible. It’s a country-buster and the economy."

Trump mentioned crimes of people illegally crossing the border. He said millions of people have illegally crossed.

"I think it's the worst thing anyone has ever heard," Trump said. "And, a lot of terrorists are coming in."

Earlier Monday, Trump was in Asheville touring damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The former president's motorcade arrived just before noon. Trump delivered remarks to media members and toured some of devastation of Hurricane Helene.

"I’m here today in western North Carolina to express a simple message to the incredible people of the state," Trump said. "I’m with you and the American people are with you all the way.

"We’re going to continue to be with you. We’ll see what happens with the election."

Trump, surrounded by wreckage from Helene, immediately remarked on the devastation around him when he climbed out of his SUV.

"That's quite a scene ... to see that is incredible ... the power of nature," Trump said.

The former president criticized the progress made so far in western North Carolina, calling the White House's response "not good."

Trump was asked whether it was helpful to criticize hurricane relief workers after FEMA recently paused its work in the area because of reports they could be targeted by militia. He responded by again attacking the agency and repeating the falsehood that the response was hampered because FEMA spent its budget helping people who crossed the border illegally – a claim that was debunked weeks ago by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., who stood behind Trump as he spoke.

On Monday, Trump also said he's in favor of Congress returning early to pass additional aid for Hurricane Helene victims.

Immediately following his Asheville tour, Trump held a rally in Greenville at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Ficklen Drive. Trump also visited Concord on Monday for a faith leaders meeting.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will also be in North Carolina Tuesday, with events planned in Cary and Carrboro. He will speak in Cary at 3:35 p.m., then plans to speak at two other events in Carrboro – a Helene relief event at 5:25 p.m. and an event to encourage early voting at 6:25 p.m.

The former president will be speaking in Greensboro Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Tuesday's rally comes at a crucial time as the latest national NBC News poll shows a tight race between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

In an NBC News poll conducted Oct. 4-8, Harris gets support from 48% of registered voters in a head-to-head matchup – while Trump gets an identical 48%. Another 4% say they are undecided or wouldn't vote for either option.

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, North Carolina remains a battleground state. Trump's visit to Greenville underscores the importance of voter turnout in the state, which could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election.

The state hasn’t been won by a Democratic candidate since Barack Obama in 2008. In support of Democrats, former President Obama will be in Charlotte Friday, encouraging early voting.

Early voting in North Carolina continues through Nov. 2, with Election Day on Nov. 5.