Staff Reports
Lara Trump has once again held the spotlight, boldly asserting that the real threat to democracy isn’t her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, but instead Vice President Kamala Harris and her alleged usurpation of power from President Joe Biden. In a recent chat on iHeart Radio’s The Breakfast Club, Lara Trump made the case that the Democrats’ claims about Trump being a danger to the Republic are merely colorful scare tactics designed to distract from the real issues at hand.
During her lively exchange with host Charlamagne tha God, Lara Trump pointed out the irony of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer chuckling at Trump’s jokes while simultaneously sounding alarm bells about him. She deftly turned the conversation towards Harris, whom she described as an illegitimate occupant of the vice-presidential office. According to Lara Trump, Harris was never directly elected to that position, raising eyebrows at the supposed coup that replaced the original Democratic nominee Biden with Harris.
RNC co-chair Lara Trump on the Breakfast Club:
"What was a coup was when they replaced Joe Biden with Kamala Harris, who was not elected by anyone."pic.twitter.com/g0iFTrJJZu
— The American Conservative (@amconmag) October 21, 2024
The political landscape took a turn back in July when Biden announced he would not seek reelection, leading to Harris quickly filling the void as the Democrat’s 2024 representative. Lara Trump highlighted how many Democrats saw Kamala as merely an “insurance policy” for Biden, given her lackluster performance thus far. This moment drew attention to the broader issue: the feeble grasp Democrats have on democratic norms when they resort to replacing their candidates mid-game.
Shifting gears to a more pressing matter, Lara Trump delved into the topic of border security, shining a light on the chaos unfolding in border towns like Yuma, Arizona. According to her insights, local hospitals are strained under the weight of illegal immigration, which has left pregnant women struggling to access care. This alarming situation could likely resonate with everyday Americans, who expect their health care systems to prioritize citizens rather than those who crossed the border illegally. The image of a bemused Biden and Harris, who campaigned against Trump’s border wall, is used to illustrate the frustrating irony that the very structures designed to secure the border are now lying useless in the dirt.
In her signature no-nonsense fashion, Lara Trump criticized the lack of action from the current administration to employ existing border security measures, calling the inaction extremely frustrating for citizens. At the crux of her argument is the proverbial wall “laying on the ground,” serving as a physical reminder of how Harris and Biden campaigned against building on Trump’s progress. With potential immigrants freely passing through these unguarded openings, the juxtaposition of a rogue border policy and public safety concerns becomes starkly evident.
As Election Day draws near, Lara Trump exuded confidence about the upcoming electoral turns in key swing states like Georgia and North Carolina. She argues that energized Republican voters are stepping up to the plate to ensure their voices are heard, countering the prevailing narrative about dwindling enthusiasm on the right. Lara predicts this mobilization will spell good news for Trump, who continues to face off against Harris’s now-famous “insurance policy” while aiming for yet another shot at the White House. With an early voting rally on the horizon in Virginia, it seems Lara Trump plans to remind any doubters that when the GOP shows up to vote, they usually end up on the winning side.
