Harris Past Interview Prompts Discussion
Things are heating up on the campaign trail as former President Donald Trump takes direct aim at Vice President Kamala Harris with a new ad that’s turning heads. During a rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday, Trump unveiled this hard-hitting ad, which uses Harris’s own words to highlight what he and his team consider her most radical positions. Let’s dive into what this ad is all about.
The ad starts off with a stark message: “Here’s what Kamala Harris would do as president.” From there, it quickly dives into a series of video clips where Harris herself outlines some of her more left-leaning stances. The timing of this is no coincidence—Harris, who has effectively become the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, has a record that Trump’s team is eager to put under the microscope.
WOW — Kamala in her own words.
Shockingly out-of-touch and dangerously liberal.pic.twitter.com/OYgOmABnKJ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 10, 2024
One of the most striking moments in the ad is Harris’s own admission that she considers herself “radical.” The ad doesn’t stop there, though. It goes on to showcase her support for the Green New Deal, a proposal that has been the subject of intense debate. Harris’s endorsement of a complete ban on fracking is also featured prominently, reminding viewers of her statement from 2019 where she said there was “no question” she supported banning fracking, especially on public lands.
The ad also touches on other controversial topics, like gun control. Harris has been vocal about her admiration for Australia’s strict gun laws and has expressed support for a mandatory gun buy-back program in the U.S., a stance that Trump’s team is using to paint her as extreme. In one clip, Harris praises Australia’s gun ban and suggests that a similar approach could be taken in the U.S., potentially affecting up to 10 million firearms.
SAVAGE: President Trump plays a compilation of Kamala’s radical policies — in her own words — at his rally in Bozeman, Montana
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 10, 2024
Healthcare is another hot-button issue covered in the ad. Harris’s support for Medicare for All, a single-payer system that would eliminate private health insurance, is highlighted. Her comment to CNN’s Jake Tapper, where she said, “Let’s eliminate all of that. Let’s move on,” is featured as a key example of her stance on healthcare reform.
The ad wraps up with a clear and pointed message: “Kamala Harris: Failed. Weak. Dangerously liberal.” It’s clear that Trump’s campaign is trying to frame Harris as out of step with mainstream American values, emphasizing her past positions on issues that are sure to be contentious in the upcoming election.
After the ad played at the rally, Trump took a moment to drive home his point. He urged his supporters not to take his word for it, but instead to listen to Harris’s own words and draw their conclusions about her agenda.