Former President Donald Trump made derogatory remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, calling her a “s— vice president” and saying she is too liberal. He also used vulgar language to say she should be fired and leave the position. This attack is part of a recent trend of increased personal attacks in the final stages of a close race. Harris responded by criticizing Trump for his erratic and nonsensical public remarks.
During his rally, Trump also made inappropriate comments about Arnold Palmer, suggesting the late golfer had unusually large genitals. The Harris campaign criticized Trump for these remarks and suggested that his mental state should be checked. Despite the heated exchange, recent polls show Harris and Trump tied at 48 percent nationally, with other battleground states showing similarly close margins between the two candidates.
Harris has portrayed Trump as unfit and too tired for the job of president, in contrast to Republican claims that President Joe Biden is incapacitated. Trump, on his part, has called Biden “mentally deficient” and criticized his energy levels. Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination after dropping out of the race earlier in the year. Trump’s campaign has canceled several important appearances recently, raising questions about his fitness for the presidency.
Harris has also questioned Trump’s ability to handle the demanding role of president, given the challenges and responsibilities it entails. She highlighted the importance of being physically and mentally fit for a job as demanding as the presidency, suggesting that exhaustion might impact Trump’s ability to fulfill his duties. Trump’s campaign has not provided a clear explanation for the canceled interviews and appearances, leaving uncertainty about his readiness for the role.
The escalating rhetoric between Trump and Harris reflects the intensity of the campaign as it nears the final weeks before the election. Both candidates are focused on attacking each other’s fitness and ability to lead the country, with personal attacks becoming more common. The race between Harris and Trump remains tight, with polls showing them neck and neck in national and battleground state polls, setting the stage for a hard-fought battle for the presidency.
