Kamala Harris’s Democratic National Convention speech sparked a strong reaction from Donald Trump, who launched a barrage of responses on his Truth Social network and in a live call to Fox News. Trump’s comments, which included attacks on Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, and disparaging remarks about the content of her speech, demonstrated his frustration with her performance.
Trump criticized Harris for her praise of various figures and policies, calling her a “Marxist” and claiming she would lead the country into a “Nuclear World War III.” He also took issue with Harris’s comments about immigration policies, accusing her of promoting what he described as a “TOTAL DISASTER” border bill.
Dan Balz from the Washington Post noted that Harris’s performance had put Trump in a difficult position, as her speech matched or exceeded his in terms of ratings and enthusiasm. Some conservative commentators and even Trump supporters acknowledged that Harris’s campaign messaging was a significant challenge to Trump’s prospects, particularly in capturing the media spotlight and independent voters.
Despite Trump’s intense backlash, Harris’s speech received positive feedback, including from some conservative analysts who saw it as displaying presidential “plausibility.” However, Trump’s reaction underscored his struggle to maintain focus and discipline, with some Republicans urging him to concentrate on policy rather than personal attacks.
