Kamala Harris Intensifies Campaign with Sharp Attacks on Trump as Election Day Approaches
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Joy Olson, a 70-year-old retiree, proudly displayed a “Make America Joyful Again” button as she lined up for a Kamala Harris rally, expressing her desire for the Democratic nominee to confront Republican rival Donald Trump. “I’m tired of her being so nice sometimes,” Olson remarked, labeling Trump as “evil and scary.”
As the campaign intensifies with less than three weeks until Election Day, Harris is ramping up her rhetoric against Trump, painting a dire picture of America under his potential return to the White House. During her Thursday speech in La Crosse, she emphasized that “Donald Trump is increasingly unstable and unhinged and will stop at nothing to claim unchecked power for himself.”
Harris’s messaging marks a stark contrast to the initial enthusiasm around her nomination this summer. As that excitement has waned, she has pivoted to sharp critiques of Trump to galvanize support and reach undecided voters in key battleground states.
Highlighting Trump’s recent comments about the January 6 Capitol riot, Harris stated, “There were attacks on law enforcement,” condemning the insurrection that sought to halt the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory. “The American people are exhausted with his gaslighting. Enough! We are ready to turn the page!”
During her rallies, Harris has underscored the urgency of addressing Trump’s threats to democracy. “He wants to send the military after American citizens,” she said, asserting that he poses risks to fundamental freedoms, including voting rights and personal health decisions.
The strategy to focus on anti-Trump sentiments is designed to rally support among independent voters and disenchanted Republicans. By framing the election as a critical referendum on the former president, Harris aims to shift the conversation away from issues where Trump is viewed as stronger.
At a recent rally, Greg Swagel, a retired yacht builder, echoed the sentiment for Harris to maintain an assertive stance, stating, “She has to put (Trump) in his place. Just as long as she doesn’t become him in the sense of lowering herself.”
As Harris amplifies her campaign’s aggressive tone, she seeks to energize her base and address the stakes of the election with the hope of motivating turnout among voters weary of the political process.
The upcoming rallies are expected to further showcase Harris’s commitment to confronting Trump directly, reinforcing her position as a defender of American democracy in the final days of the campaign.
