During the presidential debate, Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of copying his policies. He claimed she is now adopting his "philosophy" and offered to send her a 'MAGA' hat. However, he warned that she would change her stance if elected, leading to the "end of our country."
Former President Donald Trump ignited a verbal spat with Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential debate, accusing her of copying his policies and offering her a 'MAGA' hat.
Trump asserted that Harris had abandoned her previous beliefs and was now embracing his "philosophy." He cited her shift on taxing service industry tips, a policy similar to his campaign vow.
Trump Accuses Harris of Policy Copying, Offers 'MAGA Hat'
"In fact, I was going to send her a 'MAGA' hat. She's going to my philosophy," Trump said.
He added a caveat, however, stating that if Harris were elected, she would revert to her former views, a move he deemed "the end of our country."
Trump Accuses Harris of Policy Copying, Offers 'MAGA Hat'
"She's a Marxist. Everybody knows she's a Marxist. Her father's a Marxist professor in economics, and he taught her well," Trump asserted.
Trump's comments were met with approval from Republican voters and slight support from Independents, while Democrats' approval dipped, according to the Fox News dial.
Trump Accuses Harris of Policy Copying, Offers 'MAGA Hat'
Harris's criticism of Trump's trade policies with China preceded Trump's accusation of policy plagiarism. She accused him of "selling out" by allowing the sale of American chips to China, potentially aiding their military modernization.
Harris emphasized the importance of investing in American-based technology, fostering alliances, and supporting American workers to compete in the global race.
Trump Accuses Harris of Policy Copying, Offers 'MAGA Hat'
Trump contested Harris's claims, stating that China purchased chips from Taiwan, not the United States. He also accused Harris of lacking policies and cast doubt on her stance on the origins of COVID-19.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who endorsed Trump, suggested that Harris's comments supported the theory that COVID-19 originated in a lab, a claim that the Biden-Harris administration had previously censored.
Trump's accusations and Harris's defense sparked a lively exchange, highlighting the sharp differences in their political philosophies. The debate moderators sought to maintain order as both candidates attempted to present their positions and rebut the other's claims.
The episode underscores the highly contentious nature of the 2024 presidential campaign, with candidates clashing over policy, ideology, and personal attacks.
