Trump’s Attacks on Harris Backfire as VP’s Popularity Surges Ahead of 2024

Former President Donald Trump Defends Personal Attacks on Vice President Harris

Former President Donald Trump has defended his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, stating he is “entitled” to such remarks despite advice from allies to moderate his approach. Trump’s comments come as Harris has seen an uptick in her popularity ratings.

During a news conference initially scheduled to focus on economic issues, Trump addressed his criticisms of Harris. “I’m entitled to say what I want about her,” Trump asserted, expressing his lack of respect for Harris’ intelligence and potential presidency. He also referenced Harris’ own personal attacks on him, including instances where she allegedly called him “weird.”

The former president spoke for approximately an hour before taking questions from reporters. While the conference was meant to center on economic matters, Trump used the platform to urge Americans struggling with credit card debt to vote for him in the upcoming election.

Trump’s stance on personal attacks contradicts advice from some of his allies, including former advisor Kellyanne Conway. Conway and other Republicans have suggested that Trump should focus on Harris’ policies rather than personal characteristics, emphasizing a strategy of “fewer insults, more insights” as a winning formula.

In response to Trump’s news conference, the Harris campaign issued a critical statement, describing his speech as “incoherent and boring.” They also noted that several networks cut away from his speech, with only Fox News continuing to broadcast the entire event.

Recent attacks by Trump on Harris have included mocking her laugh during a speech in North Carolina and questioning her racial identity in front of Black journalists. He has also criticized Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, despite Kemp’s support for Trump.

In campaign developments, Trump announced that Corey Lewandowski would be joining his 2024 campaign team. When questioned about this addition, Trump denied that it signaled a campaign shake-up, stating instead that the intention was to “close it out” with the new hire.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the exchange of personal attacks between Trump and Harris remains a focal point of public discourse, potentially shaping voter perceptions as the 2024 election approaches.