Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump’s remarks on Kamala Harris’ mental fitness

Trump’s attacks on Harris are not new, but this latest escalation has prompted some Republicans to speak out against his words. This development highlights the ongoing tension within the Republican Party regarding Trump’s rhetoric and its impact on the party’s image.

With just over a month until the US presidential election, some of Trump’s allies urged him to focus on critical issues like the economy and immigration rather than personal attacks. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., commented on CNN’s State of the Union: “I just think the better course to take is to prosecute the case that her policies are destroying the country. They’re crazy liberal.”

Top Republican leaders are responding to Donald Trump’s latest remarks about Kamala Harris. When asked about Trump’s comments, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota sidestepped, saying Kamala Harris is “the wrong choice for America” but emphasizing the need to focus on issues, claiming Trump has a track record of fixing problems .

Meanwhile, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, now running for Senate as a moderate Republican, condemned Trump’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity and mental competence. Hogan expressed concerns that Trump’s comments are not only insulting to Harris but also hurtful to individuals with mental disabilities.

Kamala Harris is making history as the first woman, Black woman, and person of South Asian descent to run for president. Despite Donald Trump’s recent controversial comments, Harris hasn’t directly responded, instead calling out Trump’s tactics as “the same old show” and “the same tired playbook we’ve heard for years”, as reported by AP.

Trump’s rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, showed he still has strong support from his base, with attendees focusing on his stance on immigration and the economy. Supporters like Jeffrey Balogh praise Trump’s straightforwardness, saying, “He says what’s on his mind, and again, sometimes how he says it isn’t appropriate.

But he did the job. He did very well at it.” However, others like Tamara Molnar acknowledge the need for decorum, stating, “I think everybody has to have some decorum when speaking about other candidates… There’s a lot of slinging both ways.” Trump defended his personal attacks on Harris, citing anger over her policies, and claiming entitlement to make personal attacks.

(with inputs from AP)