Staff Reports
Donald Trump is back at it again, and this time he’s pulling out all the stops to make sure Kamala Harris doesn’t bask in any post-convention glow. At the spry age of 78, Trump is charging through battleground states like a bull in a china shop, proving that age is nothing but a number when there’s political hay to be made. While Harris has been MIA for nearly 40 days, hiding out in her proverbial safety space, Trump’s out there tearing up the road and courting the kind of media love that any political figure can only dream of.
The former president is leveraging social media like a pro, using X—yes, the platform formerly known as Twitter—to unleash a barrage of witty, albeit scathing critiques aimed squarely at Harris and her ineffectual crew. Trump’s campaign spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, astutely pointed out that while Harris has opted for a cozy hideaway, Trump, alongside Senator Vance, has been schooling her on the definition of a hard day’s work. This aggressive approach shows no signs of letting up, and it suggests that the honeymoon phase for Harris is officially over as the curtain is pulled back on her dangerously liberal agenda.
Trump busts his ASS for us while Harris offers her first televised interview (taped and edited) with a man by her side so she doesn't crumble. 🤡 https://t.co/Thd2cGx3Lf
— Gina (@GinaSaysSo) August 29, 2024
Harris seems to think that by sitting down with Dana Bash at CNN, she’s pulling herself back into the conversation. But maybe that’s just a desperate attempt to avoid being overshadowed by Trump and Vance flinging themselves across the country like it’s the 1990s and they’re promoting a new album. The dynamic duo is on a quest to paint Harris as a flip-flopper who’s about as dependable as a paper umbrella in a rainstorm. Their strategy hinges on highlighting her lack of engagement with the press and turning the spotlight on her years spent as Biden’s second-hand man—a pastime she seems less than eager to defend.
Both Trump and his team view this as an opportunity to draw sharp contrasts with Harris, who can’t seem to shake the image of being a media-averse politician whose responses are all lettuce and word salads. Amid rising frustrations, both within the GOP and the media, Harris is now being scrutinized more than ever for failing to communicate a coherent policy vision or connect authentically with the American public. The time is ticking down to the election, and with Harris finally resurfacing for a bus tour in Georgia, it’s tough not to notice that Trump has already made significant gains on the campaign front.
While Harris has seemingly stolen some momentum by rallying the troops in battleground states, the chess game is far from over. Republican strategist John Feehery noted that with Trump gearing up for what he does best, which is making noise and dominating headlines, the gears are shifting fast. Whether Harris can keep pace—or if she even wants to—remains to be seen. The GOP is banking on Trump’s relentless media mastery to tip the scales back in their favor.
As for the man of the hour, he’s waltzing across the country discussing all the issues that matter to everyday Americans, from safety and security to the economy. Along the way, he’s garnered endorsements from former Democrats like Tulsi Gabbard and even Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signaling perhaps that the tides may be turning. With each stop he makes and each rally he throws, Trump is saying one thing loud and clear: he’s there, he’s ready, and he’s not afraid to call out Harris and her administration for what they truly are—out of touch and afraid to engage. The results will undoubtedly unfold as the election looms closer, and it could be a wild ride for the Democrats if they don’t get their act together.
