Vice President Kamala Harris recently criticized former President Trump during a speech outside the vice president’s residence in Washington, D.C. Harris accused Trump of being “unhinged and unstable” based on comments made by retired Gen. John Kelly. Harris went on to call Trump a “fascist” and emphasized the importance of protecting democracy.
During a CNN town hall in Pennsylvania, Harris reiterated her belief that Trump is a fascist and highlighted the significance of American voters caring about democracy. Trump responded to Harris’ comments on social media, dismissing her criticisms as a sign of her potential defeat in the election.
Harris’ remarks against Trump echo President Biden’s previous campaign messaging that Trump posed a threat to democracy. However, after Biden withdrew his re-election bid and endorsed Harris, the vice president shifted her approach to criticizing Trump. Instead of focusing on Trump’s threat to democracy, Harris adopted a more positive tone and emphasized Trump’s petty grievances and lack of seriousness.
As Election Day draws near, Harris and her campaign have intensified their criticisms of Trump, portraying him as unstable and power-hungry. Harris is set to deliver a major address as a “closing argument” one week before the election, aiming to highlight the choice voters face in the presidential race.
In an effort to attract dissatisfied Republicans who previously supported Trump rival Nikki Haley, Harris has teamed up with anti-Trump Republicans like Liz Cheney. The campaign recognizes the potential impact of even a small number of GOP voters supporting Harris in key battleground states.
Despite Harris’ shift in messaging, some critics argue that focusing solely on attacking Trump may not resonate with voters seeking concrete solutions to real issues. Others suggest that Harris should emphasize her plans to lower costs and improve the lives of voters, rather than solely criticizing Trump.
Overall, Harris’ campaign faces the challenge of balancing criticisms of Trump with presenting a positive vision for addressing key issues facing voters. As the election approaches, the effectiveness of Harris’ messaging and strategy in appealing to voters remains to be seen.
