Donald Trump’s campaign insists it has multiple strategies against Vice President Kamala Harris, but the real plan seems to be hoping that Trump performs well in the upcoming presidential debate. This approach highlights the challenges facing Trump’s campaign, which is struggling to counter Harris’s recent gains in key swing state polls.
Recent weeks have seen Trump’s team acknowledge that their current tactics are not significantly impacting Harris’s momentum. With the debate set for September 10, campaign advisers are pinning their hopes on Trump’s ability to energize voters through his performance, believing it could be a turning point.
Trump remains active on the campaign trail, with upcoming events in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, following a recent controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery. While he has managed to make some headlines, such as securing an endorsement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the campaign has struggled to shift the narrative since Harris replaced Joe Biden in the race.
Internally, Trump’s team has resigned itself to focusing on the debate, where they believe Trump’s stage presence and ability to deliver sharp, sarcastic remarks could help him regain ground. They hope this debate will allow Trump to communicate his criticisms of Harris on a national stage, focusing on issues like immigration and crime.
A key advantage for Trump’s team is the expected rule that candidates’ microphones will be muted when it is not their turn to speak. Advisers believe this will limit Harris’s ability to counter Trump in real-time, giving Trump a better opportunity to deliver his message uninterrupted.
Trump’s advisers are wary of Harris’s debate skills, recalling her pointed exchanges with Mike Pence in 2020 and her sharp retorts in the Democratic primary. As the debate approaches, the Trump campaign is banking on a strong performance to shift the race in their favor, even as they navigate a challenging political landscape.
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