Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has turned the political spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of fully embracing communism with her proposed socialist price control measures. In a rousing speech delivered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he wasted no time in labeling her approach as a “full communist” strategy aimed squarely at destroying the nation.
Trump’s remarks come in the wake of escalating inflation rates that have been a thorn in the side of American families. After taking a jab at Harris, he pointed out that her intentions are reminiscent of Venezuela’s disastrous economic policies under Nicolás Maduro, suggesting that such tactics have historically led to chaos, including rationing and rampant hunger. He stressed that these price controls have never worked in the past, pointing to the failed strategies of the old Soviet Union as a prime example of what happens when governments attempt to meddle with the free market.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: In her speech yesterday, Kamala went full communist. After causing catastrophic inflation, Comrade Kamala announced that she wants to institute socialist price controls. This is the MADURO PLAN—straight out of Venezuela or the Soviet Union. It will cause… pic.twitter.com/JNl0PlIVO1
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 17, 2024
Not one to miss an opportunity for a visual jab, Trump even showcased a picture of “Comrade Kamala” addressing the Democratic National Committee. The image served as a fitting punctuation to his argument—an emblem of the perceived encroachment of socialist principles cloaked in political rhetoric. Trump is convinced that if Harris and her allies retain power, they will drive the U.S. down a path riddled with economic despair faster than one could say “government overreach.”
To reinforce his point, Trump invited a Venezuelan ex-pat to share his firsthand experiences with communism during his rally. The guest, Daniel Campos, passionately recounted how he fled his homeland to escape its oppressive regime. His story served as a warning that despite what some may claim, the radical policies touted by Harris and her comrades are not the stuff of far-fetched hypotheticals; they have real-world consequences that could very well become a reality in America.
Daniel Campos, a pilot born in Venezuela, now living in Pennsylvania, explains how Kamala Harris would lead the U.S. down the same path as his home country.
"When they tell you here, 'it will never happen' — that's not true. We lived it, now here we are… The only way right… pic.twitter.com/LPPgLU4dFN
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 17, 2024
Trump also raised concerns about the broader implications of Democratic leadership. He warned that not only is Harris pushing the envelope toward communism, but she is also partnered with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, whom he described as a “smarter version” of her, suggesting they both share a vision that could lead to immediate and dire changes for the nation. The former president made it clear that electing these leaders would undoubtedly have catastrophic effects on American freedoms and economic stability. In his view, the only antidote to this potential disaster is a return to his presidency, which he claims would steer the country back toward safety and prosperity.
