Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a last-minute addition to her schedule Wednesday afternoon to give a speech outside the vice president's residence.
Although the White House announcement did not specify the topic in advance, it was clear from Harris' opening remarks that the sole purpose of the speech was to slam her opponent, former President Donald Trump. It became.
“She is upset and increasingly desperate as her campaign is in disarray.”
between her 3 minute speechHarris is President Trump's former chief of staff, a retired Marine general. john kelly“Confirmed that Donald Trump said while he was president that he wanted a general like Adolf Hitler.”
“Donald Trump said it's because he doesn't want a military that's loyal to the Constitution; he wants a military that's loyal to him,” Harris continued. “A person who obeys orders to break the law or to renounce his oath to the Constitution of the United States.”
The Trump campaign responded to Kelly's claims, saying that Kelly “exaggerated himself with these debunked stories that he fabricated.”
During her speech, Harris doubled down on her claim that Trump “called my fellow Americans 'the enemy from within.'”
“And let's be clear about who he sees as an enemy from within, who refuses to bend the knee or dares to criticize him,” Harris argued. did.
She said Trump plans to go after judges, journalists and nonpartisan election officials.
Harris was likely referring to comments President Trump made over the weekend, in which he specifically criticized former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). “The enemy from within.”
Harris continued her speech on Wednesday, saying, “It is deeply disturbing and extremely disturbing that Donald Trump would call out Adolf Hitler as responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews and hundreds of thousands of Americans. It's dangerous.''
“It is clear from John Kerry's words that Donald Trump is someone who 'certainly fits the common definition of a fascist,'” Harris said.
She claimed that Trump is “vowed to become a dictator” and will “use the military as his personal militia.”
“Donald Trump is becoming increasingly volatile and volatile,” Harris asserted.
“So the bottom line is this: We know what Donald Trump wants. He wants unchecked power. The question after 13 days is what the American people want. That's it,” Harris concluded, ending her speech.
She did not respond to questions from reporters.
In an interview Sunday, Harris accused Trump of degrading the president by making critical comments about her. NBC News He accused President Trump of using “inflammatory rhetoric” against his opponents.
Harris' impromptu speech on Wednesday sparked criticism on social media, with many arguing that her campaign's final message to voters ahead of the upcoming election suggested despair.
In the post of ×conservative influencer Benny Johnson responded to Harris' claim that President Trump wants “unchecked power.”
“This is coming from an administration that has abused its power against Trump from day one,” Johnson wrote.
He called Harris' campaign “absolute despair.”
Rudy Giuliani wrote in the following post דKamala Harris is now likening Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Kamala knows there have been two assassination attempts and countless threats on his life. No more. Nothing is obvious. This is a dog whistle for potential assassins.”
trump camp answered Harris' press conference read: “Kamala Harris is a huge loser, upset, and increasingly desperate as her campaign is in disarray. That's why she's making obvious and easily disproven statements. She continues to spread lies and falsehoods. The fact is that Kamala's dangerous statements were the direct cause of multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, and she continues to fan the flames of violence, all in the name of politics. She is despicable, and her grotesque actions prove that she is completely unfit to be president.”
Do you like Blaze News? Avoid censorship and sign up for our newsletter to get articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here!
