Trump’s fury over Harris’ switch with Biden is increasingly driving his campaign


Former President Trump was expressing his frustration towards Vice President Kamala Harris, whose recent entry into the general election has left him feeling bitter and disoriented, longing for the earlier campaign where he felt he had the upper hand against President Joe Biden.


Trump's unease was evident in a disjointed and angry speech at his New Jersey golf club, raising doubts about the direction of his attempt to reclaim the presidency. In 2016, Trump’s often controversial and rule-breaking rhetoric appealed to Republican voters eager for an anti-establishment change. However, eight years later, his once-effective approach appears worn out, particularly as he faces a fresh challenge from a younger, more vigorous opponent in Harris, rather than a rematch with the older Biden.


His inability to focus on critical issues like the economy, which could potentially strengthen his campaign, is frustrating his strategists. Instead of capitalizing on Harris’ vulnerabilities, Trump’s lack of focus is providing her the opportunity to strengthen her campaign and address Biden's shortcomings in the polls.


The former president bristled when asked about advice from prominent Republicans — including his former primary foe Nikki Haley, that he should turn from personal attacks on Harris towards the issues many voters care about. Trump also seemed almost wounded at the mockery by Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.


“As far as the personal attacks, I’m very angry at her because of what she’s done to the country. I’m very angry at her that she weaponized the justice system against me and other people —- very angry at her,” Trump said. “I think I’m entitled to personal attacks. I don’t have a lot of respect for her. I don’t have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she’ll be a terrible president.”


The former president still has millions of devoted supporters. And he remains in striking distance of one of the most stunning comebacks in American politics and becoming only the second defeated one-term president to return to office. And while his outrageous behavior is exactly the reason many of his followers love him, it risks further alienating moderate, suburban swing state voters who cost him the 2020 election and will be vital in what is shaping up as a close fight.

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