Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention sparked a furious reaction from former President Donald Trump, who launched a series of responses on social media and television during and after her address. Over the course of Harris’s 37-minute speech, Trump posted 48 times on his Truth Social platform, expressing frustration and attacking the vice president.
Trump’s posts ranged from critiques of Harris's speech delivery to accusations of her being a "Marxist." He repeatedly questioned her ability to lead and claimed she would lead the country into a "Nuclear World War III." Trump's posts also referenced familiar topics, including Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden, and the Republican opposition to immigration policies.
After the speech, Trump called into Fox News, where he delivered a disjointed and heated response that was eventually cut off by the network. During the call, Trump disputed the idea that Harris was gaining popularity in the polls and insisted that he was the one performing well, particularly with Hispanic voters, Black men, and women. Despite his claims, Trump's tone suggested growing anxiety over Harris's rising popularity and her strong performance at the convention.
Harris’s speech was generally well-received, even garnering praise from some conservative commentators. Scott Jennings, a former aide to George W. Bush, remarked on CNN that Harris presented herself as a plausible presidential candidate, contrasting her with the incumbent administration. Jennings noted that Harris "looks young, she looks coherent … so she’s the anti-Biden," adding that her convention messaging posed a significant challenge to Trump.
Even within Trump's own base, some acknowledged the effectiveness of Harris's campaign. Conservative commentator Eric Bolling expressed frustration in a video posted on X, stating that the Harris campaign was dominating the media narrative and attracting enthusiasm. Bolling criticized Trump for failing to counter Harris’s momentum with new ideas and warned that the right was "losing the race."
As the 2024 campaign continues, Trump's erratic reactions to Harris and his difficulty in maintaining a disciplined message suggest a growing unease within his camp. His focus on personal attacks rather than policy, as noted by allies like Senator Lindsey Graham, may be a hurdle in his effort to regain momentum against a reinvigorated Democratic ticket.
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