Former President Donald Trump has escalated his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, defending his approach during a nearly 80-minute press conference at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. Trump claimed he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ due to his anger towards Harris and the legal challenges he faces. He criticized her intelligence, economic policies, and predicted she would be a ‘terrible president’.Trump made several controversial statements, including claims that Harris has a ‘very strong communist lean’ and will ‘mean the death of the American dream’. He warned of potential economic collapse if Harris wins the election, comparing it to the Great Depression of 1929. Trump’s inability to focus on key issues and his tendency to veer off topic have raised questions about his fitness for office.Meanwhile, Harris and President Joe Biden made their first joint campaign appearance since Biden’s July 21 withdrawal from the race. At a community college in Maryland, they announced a deal to reduce medication prices for Medicare beneficiaries. Biden praised Harris, saying ‘She can make one hell of a president,’ while Harris showed deference to Biden, calling him ‘the most extraordinary human being’.Harris is set to outline her economic vision in an upcoming speech in North Carolina. Her campaign is focusing on issues affecting everyday Americans, such as the high cost of living and affordable healthcare. Recent polls show Harris gaining ground against Trump, with voters trusting her more on the economy by a narrow margin of 42% to 41%.The contrasting approaches of the two campaigns have become stark. While Trump’s advisors urge him to focus on policy issues, he continues to engage in personal attacks. On the other hand, the Harris-Biden campaign is showcasing unity and focusing on concrete policy proposals. As the election approaches, both sides are intensifying their efforts, with the outcome remaining uncertain.
Key points
- Trump defended his right to make personal attacks on Harris, criticizing her intelligence and policies.
- Harris and Biden made their first joint campaign appearance, showcasing Democratic unity.
- Harris is set to outline her economic vision in an upcoming speech, focusing on issues affecting everyday Americans.
- Recent polls show Harris gaining ground against Trump, particularly on economic issues.
Contradictions👾While Trump claims he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’, some Republicans, including Nikki Haley and Kevin McCarthy, have urged him to focus on policy issues instead.
👾Trump warns of economic collapse under Harris, but recent polls show voters trust Harris slightly more on the economy.
