Let’s break down the key points from Donald Trump’s latest remarks, where he took aim at Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and her record as vice president. Trump’s speech was focused, direct, and full of criticism for Harris’s role in the current administration and its impact on the American people.
First up, Trump didn’t hold back when discussing Harris’s tie-breaking vote on the American Rescue Plan during the early days of the Biden-Harris administration. He argued that this piece of legislation was the spark that ignited the ongoing inflation crisis, which has been a significant burden on American families over the last three and a half years. According to Trump, government statistics show that this inflation has cost the average American family $28,000, with ongoing expenses adding an extra $1,100 per month for basic necessities like food, energy, insurance, and housing.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Now, Kamala is proposing communist price controls — which DON’T WORK! All they do is lead to food shortages, rationing, and bread lines. pic.twitter.com/hnkGFAjw1l
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 15, 2024
Trump also pointed out how mortgage rates have doubled during the Biden-Harris administration, driven by a combination of a housing shortage and skyrocketing interest rates, which were implemented as a measure to combat the inflation that the administration’s spending policies had caused. The result? A significant financial strain on families trying to afford homes in this challenging economic environment.
One of the more controversial parts of Trump’s speech was his critique of what he described as Harris’s proposal for “communist price controls.” Trump argued that these controls, reminiscent of economic policies from the former Soviet Union or present-day Venezuela, would lead to food shortages, rationing, and even more inflation—essentially the opposite of what they’re intended to achieve. He framed this as an admission that the current administration’s economic policies have failed, resulting in what he called a “catastrophe” for the country.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Kamala’s price control proposal is “the Maduro Plan. We call it the Maduro Plan. Something straight out of Venezuela or the Soviet Union. This announcement is an admission that her economic policies have totally failed.” pic.twitter.com/lELjd4zHrA
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 15, 2024
In addition to inflation, Trump highlighted other economic indicators that don’t paint a favorable picture for Harris. He noted that real wages are down by an average of $2,000 per year, credit card debt has reached new highs, and the average family’s net wealth has decreased by approximately $33,000. These statistics, Trump argued, are clear signs of the administration’s mismanagement.
Trump also touched on a hot-button issue: immigration. He claimed that a significant portion of recent job creation in the U.S. has gone to illegal aliens, following the entry of more than 10 million undocumented immigrants during the Biden-Harris administration. According to Trump, these open-border policies are not only a threat to national security but also to the economic well-being of American workers.
President Trump’s response to Kamala’s empty promises:
“She’s in there now. She can do anything she wants. Why didn’t she do it?”
On Day One, we’re going to drill, baby, drill — and CLOSE THE BORDER. pic.twitter.com/krTxaBr6hR
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 15, 2024
“You don’t have to imagine what a Kamala Harris presidency would be because you’re living through that nightmare right now,” Trump said, warning that the economy is on the brink of a crash if she is elected. This dire prediction comes as the U.S. economy shows signs of heading toward a recession, adding weight to his argument.
Trump also reminded voters of Harris’s policy positions, including her support for government-run health care, her opposition to fracking and fossil fuels, her advocacy for taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants, and her calls to abolish certain immigration authorities. According to Trump, these policies reflect a far-left agenda that would only exacerbate the current economic and social issues facing the country.
