Vice President Kamala Harris criticized her 2024 election opponent, Donald Trump, on Sunday, accusing him of degrading the office of the president through the use of vulgar language. Her comments come after Trump insulted Harris with a crude remark during a campaign rally.
In an interview aired on MSNBC, Harris said Trump’s recent comments were “an insult to the office of the president and diminish the moral authority” of the United States on the global stage. She responded directly to Trump’s attack, saying, “What you see in my opponent, a former president of the United States, is someone who really disrespects the office.”
Trump’s remarks came during a rally in Pennsylvania, where he referred to Harris as a “failed vice president” and called for her to be “fired.” He told the crowd to deliver this message to her through their votes in the upcoming election.
When asked how she deals with the constant verbal attacks from her Republican rival, Harris emphasized the significance of the U.S. presidency beyond Washington, D.C.
“When you represent the United States of America, you go into rooms around the world with a deserved authority and legitimacy to speak about the importance of democracy and the rule of law,” Harris explained.
She concluded by stating that Trump should not be allowed to lead the country again, reinforcing her belief in the integrity of the presidency.