Former President Donald Trump at his rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, continued to focus on attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy, President Joe Biden dropping out and personal attacks on her appearance.
Returning to the battleground state on Saturday, the former president spoke for nearly two hours quickly hitting on Vice President Harris’ economic policy rollout before going off script and calling himself “better looking.”
“Yesterday, Kamala laid out her so-called economic plan. She says she’s going to lower the cost of food and housing starting on day one. But day one for Kamala was three and a half years ago,” Trump said.
Trump, however, insisted he could bring prices down, without providing additional specifics other than the general push for expanding U.S. oil production.
“Starting the day I take the oath of office, I will rapidly drive prices down, and we will make America affordable again. We’re going to make it affordable again,” Trump said.
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While again railing against the vice president’s Time Magazine cover, Trump claimed he was “better looking” than the vice president, after previously calling her “beautiful,” during a conversation with Elon Musk last week.
“Don’t ever call a woman beautiful, because that’ll be the end of your political career, please.” Trump began, later going on to say, “But I say that I am much better looking. I’m a better-looking person than Kamala.”
“They said, ‘No, her biggest advantage is that she’s a beautiful woman.’ I’m going, huh? I never thought of that. I’m better looking than she is.”
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week, Trump questioned why Harris is going, falsely claiming it’s “rigged,” again bringing attention to the idea that she never earned any votes as a presidential candidate.
“Why does she go to the convention?” Trump asked.
Trump continued to falsely claim Harris “stole” President Joe Biden’s presidential bid, saying Biden is “angry” and that he “hates” Harris. “Joe Biden hates her. This was an overthrow of a president. This was an overthrow,” Trump said.
Trump said he looked forward to debating Harris, claiming, “She’ll be easier.”
In response to Trump’s rally, the Harris-Walz campaign slammed Trump for resorting to “lies” and “name calling” to sell his economic agenda.”Another rally, same old show. Donald Trump can’t sell his dangerous Project 2025 agenda to raise taxes on working families by $3,900, terminate the Affordable Care Act, and rip away our freedoms, so he resorts to lies, name-calling, and confused rants.
There were nearly 8,500 people seated for the beginning of Trump’s remarks, but nearly an hour in, folks started to trickle out. The arena was only half full at the end of his nearly two-hour speech.
Some people in line told ABC News they couldn’t convince their friends to come as they were nervous about the security since the former president’s attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump has once again made headlines for his controversial comments, this time targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. In a recent interview, Trump asserted his physical appearance superiority over Harris and persisted in personal criticisms of her.
Trump’s comments have sparked outrage and backlash from many, with critics calling his remarks sexist and inappropriate. This is not the first time Trump has made derogatory comments about women, as he has a history of making demeaning remarks about female politicians and public figures.
In the interview, Trump claimed that Harris was not attractive and criticized her for not smiling enough. He also made disparaging comments about her intelligence and competence, questioning her ability to serve as Vice President.
These comments are not only disrespectful and offensive, but they also perpetuate harmful stereotypes and reinforce gender biases. By focusing on Harris’s physical appearance and personal characteristics rather than her policies and qualifications, Trump is undermining her credibility and diminishing her accomplishments.
It is important to remember that criticizing someone based on their appearance or personal attributes is not only unprofessional, but it also detracts from the real issues at hand. As Vice President, Harris should be judged based on her actions and policies, not her physical appearance.
Trump’s persistent personal attacks on Harris are a clear example of the toxic political culture that exists in our society. Instead of engaging in meaningful dialogue and debate, Trump chooses to resort to personal insults and attacks, further dividing an already polarized nation.
It is crucial for leaders to set a positive example and engage in respectful discourse, even when they disagree with each other. By focusing on substantive issues and engaging in constructive dialogue, we can work towards a more inclusive and respectful political environment.
In conclusion, Trump’s comments about Harris’s physical appearance and personal characteristics are unacceptable and do a disservice to the public discourse. It is important for all individuals, especially those in positions of power, to treat others with respect and focus on the issues at hand rather than resorting to personal attacks. Let us strive for a more civil and respectful political environment where all voices are heard and respected.
