Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his recent posts on Truth Social, his social media platform.
Folks, a reminder that we’re now 70 days until Election Day:
Donald Trump puts himself first and America last.@KamalaHarris is fighting for the people. pic.twitter.com/Pe2jPM2OUq
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 27, 2024
On Thursday, he reposted a crude and misogynistic comment about Vice President Kamala Harris, implying that she owed her political success to sexual favors. The post featured photos of Harris alongside a lewd comment referencing her past relationship with Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor.
It also mentioned Hillary Clinton, alluding to the Monica Lewinsky scandal that nearly ended Bill Clinton’s presidency. This is not the first time Trump has targeted Harris with such attacks.
Imagine if someone in your place of work was posting this type of stuff about your other coworkers. Would that person be considered “leadership material”? Or would you be a little worried about the upcoming lunch break?https://t.co/4NqudD9eVb
— Sam Stein (@samstein) August 29, 2024
Earlier in August, he shared an offensive video by the Dilley Meme Team, a group of right-wing content creators, which contained derogatory lyrics about Harris set to a parody of an Alanis Morissette song.
CNN's BASH: [Trump] suggested that you happened to turn black recently for political purposes, questioning a core part of your identity.
HARRIS: Yes.BASH: Any—
HARRIS: Same old tired playbook. Next question, please. (Laughter)BASH: That's it?
HARRIS: That's it.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 30, 2024
Trump’s latest post was part of a series of extreme messages he shared on Wednesday, including tributes to the QAnon conspiracy theory. He reposted QAnon slogans and manipulated images depicting several prominent figures, such as Bill Gates, Anthony Fauci, Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi, in prison jumpsuits.
Trump’s controversial Harris comment
The Harris campaign has not responded to Trump’s provocative social media activity.
When Trump suggested he might back out of the Sept. 10 debate, the Harris campaign posted sound effects of squawking, whining chickens, layered over video of Trump speaking.
Another Harris tweet featured a flock of 🐔🐔🐔 emojis.
The same Democratic digital team has pivoted…
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 27, 2024
However, CNN host Anderson Cooper strongly criticized Trump, stating that the posts took his campaign tactics to a “whole other level.”
“This is a former president and current candidate for the presidency, attacking two women who have achieved significant political success,” Cooper said. Recent polls show Harris improving her standing against Trump, leading him by four points nationwide and holding a notable 13% lead among women voters.
In key battleground states, surveys indicate that Harris is either leading or gaining support. Some Republican strategists have expressed frustration with Trump’s focus on personal attacks rather than pressing issues like the economy, inflation, and immigration. Jason Roe, a former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, voiced his dissatisfaction, saying that Trump is missing opportunities to address voter concerns.
Stuart Stevens, a member of the anti-Trump Republican group the Lincoln Project, predicted that Trump’s approach could backfire. He suggested that if Trump continues his current tactics, Harris might win the election by a significant margin. As the 2024 election draws closer, the impact of Trump’s divisive rhetoric on his campaign remains uncertain.
- TheGuardian.”Trump takes sexist Harris attacks to ‘whole other level’ on Truth Social | US elections 2024″.
- NYTimes.”Trump Keeps Turning Up the Dial on Vulgarity. Will He Alienate the Voters He Needs?”.
- CNN.”Trump shares vulgar post about Harris and Clinton. His ex-adviser has advice for him”.