Staff Reports
Kamala Harris took to the stage at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for what she dubbed her “closing argument” speech—though it sounded more like a monotonous rerun of every political grievance she’s had since taking office. In a move that could only be described as strategic distancing, President Biden decided to sit this one out, leaving Kamala to face the crowd while he watched the chaos unfold from the comfort of his office.
As the Vice President launched into her thirty-minute diatribe, one certain name echoed throughout her speech: Donald Trump. Never one to shy away from a chance to jab at her predecessor, Harris dropped Trump’s name over a dozen times. She framed the upcoming election as a critical juncture between “freedom” and “chaos,” suggesting that if Republicans are voted back into power, the country might descend into anarchy—because nothing says freedom like a government mandate dictating your every move.
Just a few seconds in and Kamala's already getting drowned out by sirens. pic.twitter.com/Fype2ThqP2
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 29, 2024
Ironically, while she preached about unity, sirens wailed in the background, providing a fitting soundtrack for her claims about “the stakes” of the election. If the sirens weren’t enough of a distraction, her relentless efforts to paint Trump as a villain brought the whole speech to a bizarre crescendo. As she went on about him being mentally unstable, consumed with revenge, and all things nefarious, it became clear that if Kamala had an Olympic sport, it would be presidential finger-pointing.
Harris made an interesting leap, claiming that Trump harbors an “enemies list” and aims to prosecute dissenters. Yet her party’s actions—like targeting peaceful pro-lifers and concerned parents—are often overlooked, as the Biden-Harris Justice Department seems more concerned with punishing their political foes. It’s a classic case of projection, where the very administration shouting about “chaos and division” is presiding over it.
Although the Vice President unsuccessfully attempted to pivot to more uplifting themes like “locking arms,” her rhetoric betrayed her intention. How can one promote unity while continuously blaming others for the nation’s ills? It seemed ludicrous when she expressed a desire to turn the page on conflict when her entire speech was fueled by it. To be “a new generation of leadership” with a four-year term tucked under one’s belt seems contradictory at best.
In the midst of painting herself as a beacon of hope for a united America, Harris opted to frighten crowds with exaggerated claims about a nationwide abortion ban—though fears of heavy-handed regulation seem more suited for dystopian fiction than reality. Using phrases like “fundamental freedom” while condemning anyone who dares to challenge her views only highlights the hypocrisy of her stance. With her significant ties to the Biden administration loomed large over her claims, saying “America deserves better” while standing hand-in-hand with the disaster that seems to define their tenure underscores a peculiar dissonance.
In the aftermath, Chairman Michael Whatley of the RNC wasted no time in labeling Harris’s speech what it was: a desperate attempt to distract from the Biden-Harris failures. The notion of a “new way forward” had all the flair of a used car salesman trying to peddle a lemon. Trump’s steadfast focus on tackling issues like the economy and border security promises to win out over Harris’s theatrics and empty promises. As polls continue to show Trump pulling ahead in the final stretch, it’s clear that Harris’s closing argument may have merely cemented her plight in an already beleaguered administration.
