Politics

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Trade Barbs at Competing Campaign Events

Leslie Alexander
Senior Reporter
Updated
Oct 24, 2024 9:40 PM
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On Wednesday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump conducted opposing campaign events, each utilizing the opportunity to confront fresh allegations and exchange insults. Harris engaged in a CNN town hall in Pennsylvania, during which she concentrated on claims made by John Kelly, Trump's former chief of staff, who recently referred to Trump's leadership as "fascist."

Harris emphasized the significance of Kelly's statements, asserting, "The individuals who are most familiar with him on this matter should be trusted." Kelly had alleged that Trump had once praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, asserting that he "did some good things," and accused him of prioritizing personal loyalty over the Constitution. Harris implored Americans to pay attention to Kelly's warnings, stating, "Understand the potential consequences of Donald Trump's return to the White House."

In the interim, Trump conducted a rally in Georgia during which he denied the allegations and disparaged Harris, stating, "He is truly a sicko, right?" Do you recall when he referred to JD Vance and me as peculiar? We are not eccentric. We are individuals of great integrity." Trump primarily addressed other subjects, but he accused Harris of failing to propose any changes and compared her to President Biden's record.

Harris will continue her campaign with a rally in Georgia, where she will be joined by former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. In contrast, Trump is scheduled to conduct rallies in Arizona and Nevada.

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