Jen Psaki claims Kamala Harris’ rise is driving Trump 'kind of crazy' as campaign momentum soars
WASHINGTON, DC: Kamala Harris is on the brink of a major announcement that could significantly boost her campaign's momentum.
Jen Psaki, the host of 'Inside with Jen Psaki', noted that the Vice President might reveal her choice for a running mate at any moment, just ahead of their first rally together in Philadelphia on Tuesday. “No matter whom she chooses, the announcement of this pick will only build even more momentum for the Harris campaign.”
Dynamic rallies and a star-studded team fuel Kamala Harris’s campaign surge
According to MSNBC, Jen Psaki elaborated on Kamala Harris’s recent activities, highlighting her dynamic rallies, including last week’s event in Atlanta with Megan Thee Stallion, where the rapper coined the phrase “Hotties for Harris.”
She also pointed out that Harris has brought on all-star campaign veterans like David Plouffe, Stephanie Cutter, Jennifer Palmieri, and Mitch Stewart, further strengthening her team.
“The vice president has already held a series of big, energizing rallies, like last week’s event in Atlanta featuring Megan Thee Stallion, where the rapper coined the phrase ‘Hotties for Harris'. She’s also brought on all-star campaign veterans like David Plouffe, Stephanie Cutter, Jennifer Palmieri and Mitch Stewart — adding to an already seasoned team.”
Financially, Harris’s campaign is thriving, with a record-breaking $310 million raised in July alone. Psaki noted that Harris is also performing well in polls, with “a one-point edge nationally over Donald Trump, and the two are neck and neck across the collective battleground states, according to a new CBS News poll.”
Donald Trump’s discomfort exposed: From odd remarks to debate drama
The surge in Kamala Harris’s visibility seems to be unsettling Donald Trump. Psaki highlighted how the former president’s recent behavior at his Atlanta rally, including an odd congratulations to President Vladimir Putin for a historic prisoner swap and attacks on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, reveals his discomfort.
“What’s also clear is that all the attention on Harris is driving Trump kind of crazy — and he is twisting himself into a pretzel as a result.” Despite Kemp’s past lack of support for Trump, the governor was open to campaigning with him, but Trump’s recent remarks have likely jeopardized that possibility.
Further, Trump’s self-sabotage continued when he withdrew from a debate he had previously agreed to, suggesting instead a debate on Fox News with a full audience.
Psaki commented, “Trump now says he won't attend the scheduled audience-less ABC News debate on Sept. 10. Instead, he proposed a debate on Fox News a week earlier with a full arena audience.”
She highlights the irony in Trump's demand for a MAGA-themed debate, contrasting it with his earlier commitment to a more conventional format. “Let’s pause on that for a moment: Trump’s saying he will not participate in a debate he already agreed to unless it turns into a MAGA rally with Fox moderators. Got it.”
Psaki reflected on Harris’s poised response to Trump’s antics, noting her statement: “It’s interesting how ‘any time, any place’ becomes ‘one specific time, one specific safe space'.” Harris’s approach is to focus on the issues and the American people rather than engaging in personal disputes.
Kamala Harris’s continued ascendance prompts escalating Donald Trump rhetoric
As Kamala Harris continues to dominate the spotlight, with an upcoming vice presidential pick, rallies, and the Democratic National Convention on the horizon, Donald Trump’s discomfort is expected to escalate.
Psaki predicted that Trump’s frustration may lead to more extreme and divisive rhetoric. “As a result, he will get more and more outrageous and unhinged. That means we’re likely to see even more ugly, racist attacks like the one we saw from Trump in Chicago when he questioned the vice president’s racial identity.”
In response to potential attacks, Harris has shown resilience. She addressed Trump’s comments in Houston, framing them as part of a “same old show” and asserting that the American people “deserve better.”
Her message emphasized leadership grounded in truth and unity rather than division and hostility. “The American people deserve a leader who tells the truth. A leader who does not respond with hostility and anger when confronted with the facts. We deserve a leader who understands that our differences do not divide us — they are an essential source of our strength.”
