Kamala Harris denounces Trump’s “enemy within” rhetoric and warns that democracy is in danger

At a rally in Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris denounced Trump’s remarks about his “enemy within,” describing his rhetoric as a danger to democracy.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris harshly criticized her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, during a Monday campaign rally for his frightening statements about “the enemy within” the United States.

Harris’ continued attempt to paint Trump as a major threat to American democracy has focused on his remarks, which include a proposal to use the military to combat domestic threats.

Harris displayed a passage from a speech in which Trump told supporters, “Those people are more dangerous—the enemy from within—than Russia,” during a campaign event in Erie, Pennsylvania. Trump went on to say that “if necessary,” the National Guard or perhaps the military should step in.

Harris, the current vice president, responded by denouncing Trump’s remarks and cautioning that his perception of dissidents as enemies constituted a serious threat to the nation.

“America would be at great peril and in danger if Trump were to serve a second term. Harris emphasized the growing necessity to defend democratic values by stating that Donald Trump is becoming more and more unstable and insane. She went on to say that Trump’s readiness to call opponents enemies showed how disconnected he was from reality and democratic values.

During a campaign event in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state with 19 electoral college votes up for grabs, this uncommon direct attack took place. Since winning the Democratic nomination in July, Harris, 59, has made Pennsylvania a major emphasis of her presidential campaign. This is her eighth trip to the state.

According to polls, the state, which will play a significant role in the 2024 election’s outcome, is still a hive of political activity as both camps step up their attempts to influence voters.

In keeping with the transparency she claims to have shown, Harris also stepped up her demands in her speech for Trump to make his medical records public. She has previously attacked Trump for his unpredictable speeches, claiming that they frequently stray into digressions about imaginary figures such as Hannibal Lecter.

Harris spent her day in Pennsylvania not just criticizing Trump but also concentrating on reaching out to Black voters, especially Black men, whose support is essential to her prospects of winning the election. Black voters’ lack of enthusiasm has been a problem for her campaign, and Harris is working to change this tendency.

She spoke with Black guys in a coffee shop run by Black people in Erie, highlighting her campaign’s dedication to addressing their particular issues. As part of a larger plan to mobilize this important voting bloc, Harris also took use of the occasion to introduce new policy suggestions that are explicitly aimed at Black men.

One million entirely forgiving small business loans up to $20,000 are part of the new programs for entrepreneurs in underprivileged areas. Recognizing the disproportionate impact that current marijuana laws have had on Black communities, Harris has pledged to legalize marijuana for recreational use and guarantee Black entrepreneurs fair access to the nascent market.

She also proposed a national health equity project to address disorders like sickle cell anemia that disproportionately impact Black men, and she plans to increase Black Americans’ access to the Bitcoin business. Harris’ attempts to offer concrete answers to the health and economic issues Black Americans face are reflected in his recommendations.

Harris’ dual approach of criticizing Trump’s divisive speech and advancing progressive ideas targeted at Black males could be crucial in crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania as Election Day approaches in a matter of weeks.