August 16th 2024.
In a news conference on Thursday, former President Donald Trump expressed his belief that he has the right to make personal attacks on his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. He stated that he was very angry at her and questioned her intelligence. When asked if his campaign needed more discipline, he responded by inviting reporters to his New Jersey golf club, where he proceeded to criticize Harris and President Joe Biden's economic record.
Trump stated, "I am very angry at her for what she has done to this country. She has weaponized the justice system against me and others, and for that, I believe I am entitled to make personal attacks." He also added that he does not hold Harris in high regard and believes she would make a terrible president. However, there is no evidence to support his claims that Biden or Harris have used the criminal justice system against him.
The former president also took issue with the Democrats' labeling him and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, as "weird." Trump responded by saying that Harris is "weird in her policies."
During the news conference, Trump maintained a scripted economic message for over 30 minutes, reading from a binder in front of him. However, he eventually drifted into familiar stories that he often shares at his rallies. This came after a speech the day before, where he struggled to make a coherent argument for his economic policies.
Trump continued to criticize Harris, calling her a "radical California liberal" who has "broken the economy, the border, and the world." He stood in front of popular grocery store items, such as instant coffee and sugary breakfast cereals, to highlight the rising cost of living.
At one point, he even noticed a box of Cheerios and joked that he would take them back to his cottage. As he walked back inside, he ignored questions about when he last went grocery shopping.
This news conference came one day after the Labor Department announced that inflation had reached its lowest level in over three years. However, consumers are still feeling the impact of higher prices, which Trump's campaign is using as a rallying point for voters this fall. A new poll also shows that Americans are more likely to trust Trump over Harris when it comes to handling the economy and immigration.
Meanwhile, Harris is planning her own economic policy speech for Friday, where she will call for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries. Trump expressed confidence that he would beat Harris by an even larger margin than he would have beaten Biden. He also predicted that once Harris is exposed, people will see that they do not know who she truly is.
During the news conference, a small crowd of Trump supporters cheered him on from the sidelines. However, without a large audience to please with his usual attacks on his enemies, Trump stuck to his prepared remarks. Later in the evening, he continued to insult Harris and Biden at an event for Jewish voters.
Prior to the news conference, Trump's campaign leaders announced that they were expanding his staff by bringing in former aides and outside advisors. This decision comes a few weeks after Biden made way for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Trump expressed his confidence in his management team and stated that he is running a calm campaign, despite criticism from some Republicans who want him to focus less on personal attacks.
In conclusion, former President Trump used his news conference to express his anger towards Vice President Harris and criticize her policies. He also continued to promote his economic message and highlight rising prices. Despite his calm demeanor, Trump did not hold back from making personal attacks on his opponents and stated that he believes he is entitled to do so.
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