At a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris used an unusual tactic to criticize her Republican opponent, Donald Trump. During her speech, Harris showed footage of Trump making alarming statements about using military force against political opponents.
This move, which Harris set up with a serious tone, drew gasps from the audience as she played clips that she said revealed Trump’s intentions and worldview.
Before presenting the footage, Harris described Trump as a politician obsessed with power, willing to go to any lengths to claim it.
She told the crowd, “You don’t have to take my word for it. Watch his rallies, listen to his words, he tells us who he is.” Harris then called for the clip to be played, signaling to the audience that they would hear Trump in his own words.
The montage featured Trump speaking about “enemies from within” and how he might deploy the military to address “radical left lunatics” if re-elected.
The footage included stark language that painted Trump as eager to use force against those he perceives as adversaries. Once the clip ended, the audience responded with boos, reacting strongly to the rhetoric.
Afterward, Harris emphasized the seriousness of Trump’s statements, arguing that he views anyone who opposes him as an enemy of the country. She urged her supporters to think about the implications of his words and warned that a second Trump term would be a threat to American democracy.
“Donald Trump is increasingly unstable and unhinged,” Harris said, accusing him of seeking unchecked power.
Harris’s use of Trump’s own words aimed to paint a picture of a candidate willing to erode democratic norms for personal gain.
By rolling the tape on Trump, Harris underscored her message that his return to power would endanger fundamental rights and freedoms.
This tactic highlights the stark contrast Harris seeks to draw between herself and Trump, emphasizing themes of stability and democratic values.
As both campaigns push toward Election Day, this rally in Pennsylvania underscores the heightened stakes and the polarized views of the two candidates.
