Asheville, August 14, 2024, The Europe Today: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered a speech on Wednesday in which he launched a series of personal and policy-based attacks on his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. The speech comes at a critical moment for Trump, as his once-dominant lead in opinion polls has significantly narrowed.
During the rally in Asheville, Trump criticized Harris’s policies, claiming they have failed during her time in office. While he refrained from questioning her racial identity—a tactic that has drawn backlash in the past—he continued to make personal jabs. At one point, he referred to Harris as “stupid” and mocked her laugh, calling it “the laugh of a person with some big problems.”
Trump’s speech reflects the concerns of some of his allies, donors, and advisers, who have urged him to focus more on policy differences rather than personal insults. These advisers believe that highlighting Harris’s policy record would be a more effective strategy to regain his standing in the race.
Harris has quickly reshaped the political landscape since becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the reelection race last month. Recent polls indicate that Harris has significantly closed the gap with Trump, with some even showing her leading ahead of the November 5 election.
As the campaign continues, Trump’s approach to Harris—whether focusing on policy or personal attacks—will be closely watched as both candidates vie for voter support in the crucial weeks ahead.
