Kamala Harris targets Trump’s ‘enemy’ comment, aims to boost Black voter support

At her rally, Harris showed clips from Trump’s events to highlight how he views those who disagree with him as enemies.

October 15, 2024 05:46 AM IST

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. (AP photo)

Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, spoke against former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about an “enemy from within” at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Monday. She warned that Trump’s remarks, where he hinted at using the National Guard or military to deal with his opponents, could endanger US democracy.

At her rally, Harris showed clips from Trump’s events to highlight how he views those who disagree with him as enemies. Trump had said, “We have some very bad people. We have some sick people, radical left lunatics.” Harris argued that this mindset makes Trump a threat to the country.

Harris has visited Pennsylvania ten times since launching her campaign, as the state’s 19 electoral votes are crucial in the 2024 election. During her trip, she also visited a Black-owned business, reflecting her efforts to gain more support from Black voters, especially Black men.

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Recent polls show that over a quarter of young Black men support Trump, which is a concern for Democrats. To address this, Harris announced new policies aimed at helping Black men. These include 1 million forgivable small business loans of up to $20,000, legalising recreational marijuana, and ensuring Black entrepreneurs can benefit from the industry.

Other proposals include helping Black Americans enter the cryptocurrency industry and launching a national health plan focused on diseases like sickle cell anaemia, which affects many in the Black community.

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Harris is working hard to win over Black voters as Election Day approaches. If she wins, she would be the second Black president and the first Black woman, as well as the first person of South Asian descent, to hold the office.

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Her stop in Pennsylvania comes before an important interview with Charlamagne tha God, a popular radio host known for his influence on Black millennials and his critiques of the Biden administration. Harris is using this opportunity to strengthen her connection with Black voters during the final stretch of her campaign.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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