Trump Refutes Claims Amid Kamala Harris’s Remarks

Trump Denies New Allegations Following Kamala Harris’s DNC Speech

At a Glance

Former President Donald Trump denied new allegations of inappropriate conduct during Kamala Harris’s DNC speech.
Trump criticized Kamala Harris for various claims and called her a ‘radical’ on social media.
He dismissed the accusations as part of a politically motivated campaign by his opponents.
Trump’s response amplifies the existing political tensions and impacts the political battleground.

Trump’s Denial of New Allegations

Former President Donald Trump categorically denied fresh allegations of inappropriate conduct, which surged right after Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The former president swiftly took to Truth Social to reject the claims, branding them as baseless and politically driven attempts to damage his credibility. Trump underscored his stance by describing the allegations as mere strategic maneuvers in an already politically charged atmosphere.

In his posts, Trump attacked Kamala Harris on several fronts. He falsely claimed that everyone wanted Roe v. Wade terminated and returned to state control, and accused Harris of calling for citizenship for all undocumented immigrants. According to fact-checkers, these assertions were shown to be untrue.

Fact-Checking and Criticisms

During the DNC speech, Trump faced accusations of calling into Fox News post-speech. He refuted the claims by criticizing New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd for implying he had made the call. Trump referred to Dowd as part of the “Fake News” media. He also stated that Bret Baier of Fox News called him, contradicting the narrative that he initiated the call.

“Bret Baier of FoxNews called me, I didn’t call him, just prior to the Kamala Convention speech, and asked me if I would like to critique her after she is finished. I agreed to do so!” – Donald Trump, Truth Social post

Trump continued his attack on Harris, labeling her a ‘radical’ and going as far as to dub her ‘Comrade Kamala Harris.’ Additionally, Trump claimed her policies could trigger a Nuclear World War III. These declarations were part of a broader retort against Harris’s comments during her speech at the DNC, where she described Trump as an ‘unserious man’ and referenced January 6 and his alleged crimes.

Donald Trump reacts to Harris' speech at the end of DNC https://t.co/HZhFo4JQCD

— 1080 KRLD (@KRLD) August 23, 2024

Reaction on Social Media and Beyond

Vice President Kamala Harris, during her time at the DNC podium, urged the crowd to think about the ramifications of another Trump presidency. Trump’s reaction to Harris also came with a momentary slip where he accidentally praised her and President Joe Biden for making the country “very safe.” He quickly corrected himself, reverting to criticisms of their foreign policy and accusing them of instigating international conflicts. Trump also falsely claimed that Harris had met with Vladimir Putin before Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which was fact-checked as false.

Fox News also fact-checked Trump’s claim that Kamala Harris and Joe Biden were making the country safe, shedding light on the contrast between his critique and his slip-up during a live interview.

Further Engagements and Public Perception

Trump’s response to the allegations was not limited to social media. In addition to his appearance on Fox News, where he discussed Harris’s speech, Trump has been making speeches that lean heavily into personal grievances and a menacing tone, as noted by observers. The content of these speeches includes dark terminology about migrants and promises to address border issues.

Polls suggest that Trump is currently leading in key swing states, attributed in part to media failures. Despite many media outlets opting not to broadcast his entire speeches to avoid spreading unchecked claims, Trump’s speeches remain a mix of falsehoods, vendettas, simplistic policy ideas, and non-sequiturs. His tangible policy notions, like the “Trump Reciprocal Trade Act” and instituting the death penalty for drug dealers, often appear at the end of his addresses.