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Trump Criticizes Harris-Walz Alliance, Teases Unpredicted Debate

Trump Lashes Out at Harris and Walz, Hints at Upcoming Debate

In a remarkable turn of events, former President Donald J. Trump has made a string of contentious remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. He appeared on a popular news channel on Wednesday morning where he made these pronouncements, simultaneously suggesting the possibility of an upcoming debate against Harris.

Trump’s Unexpected Criticism of Harris-Walz Ticket

Trump’s characterization of Harris and Walz as “communist” was startling and wholly unexpected, particularly given that only a few days prior, he confirmed his unwillingness to participate in a planned September debate on a different channel. Regardless, he is now hinting at a possible face-off with Kamala Harris, irrespective of the platform.

Trump’s criticism wasn’t only aimed at the Harris-Walz alliance. He aired his grievances about a personal interaction he had with Gov. Walz in April 2020. Trump referred to a tweet he posted then, wherein he lauded Walz and the cooperation between them: “Received a very nice call from @GovTimWalz of Minnesota. We are working closely on getting him all he needs, and fast. Good things happening!”

Origins of The Clash with Walz

In his recent commentary, Trump painted Walz as a figure calling for his assistance out of fear of protesters outside his residence. At the time, however, reports suggested that Mr. Walz had appealed to Trump for aid in broadening Minnesota’s Covid-19 testing capacity and acquiring additional personal protective equipment (PPE). This was intended to expedite the reopening of businesses in the early phase of the pandemic crisis.

Suggestions of Harris’s Rejection of Shapiro for Being Jewish?

Beyond his surprising allegations about his 2020 interaction with Mr. Walz, Trump focussed mainly on the talking points that many Republicans have been flagging ever since Harris announced her choice of running mate. He alleged: “Walz is too liberal” and unsubtly insinuated that Harris turned down Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania because he is Jewish.

During the ‘Fox & Friends’ interview, he reiterated a problematic statement he previously made, which has been widely criticized as antisemitic. He suggested that any Jewish person who voted for Democrats “should have their head examined.”

In alignment with this dynamic election cycle, it is yet to be seen how the referred political figures respond to Trump’s critique and what turn these events will take in the coming weeks.


Author: HERE Charleston

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