In a fiery campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, mocking her endorsement call from former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Addressing a large crowd of supporters, Trump described Harris as a “puppet candidate” installed by the “radical Left Democratic Party bosses” who, he claimed, prioritize their own interests over those of the American people.
Trump’s remarks focused on what he perceives as the orchestrated nature of Harris’s political rise, accusing her of being “totally scripted, owned, and controlled by the donors and power brokers who created her campaign.” He emphasized his own independence, contrasting himself with Harris by declaring, “Unlike her, I cannot be bought and I cannot be controlled. I have no interest in that.”
Mocking the staged nature of Harris’s recent endorsement, Trump reenacted the call, pretending to be surprised by the presence of four cameras during the conversation. “Did you see when President Obama and Michelle called, ‘Hello, hello, yes, yes, who is this? Oh, this is Michelle and Barack. Oh, so surprised to hear. They got four cameras in front,” he said, imitating Harris’s reaction and ridiculing the setup as disingenuous.
Beyond the mockery of the endorsement call, Trump also criticized Harris for her role as the border czar, pointing to what he called her failure in managing the border crisis. He accused the Biden-Harris administration of allowing the country to be “flooded with illegal immigrants,” claiming that this issue poses a significant threat to national security and sovereignty.
Trump didn’t stop there; he continued to attack the Biden-Harris administration’s performance on several key issues. He cited their inability to control inflation, improve the economy, and keep Americans safe as evidence of their inadequacy in leadership roles. “Everything about Kamala Harris’ rollout, it’s phony and it’s fake,” Trump insisted, further criticizing the administration’s handling of pressing national concerns.
This rally marked Trump’s first appearance in Pennsylvania since the attempted assassination incident in Butler on July 13, where Thomas Mattew Crooks shot Trump in the right ear, resulting in the death of one supporter and injuries to two others. The former president referenced this event, using it to emphasize the volatility of the current political climate and the dedication of his supporters despite such threats.
Trump’s rhetoric in Harrisburg underscores his ongoing campaign strategy of highlighting the alleged failures of his political opponents while presenting himself as a figure of authenticity and resilience.
