- Trump resorts to vulgar remarks when discussing Harris.
Presidential candidate from the Republican party, Donald Trump, is generating buzz in his campaign with a lewd remark about his Democratic competitor Kamala Harris. On his very own Truth Social platform, Trump shared a user's comment insinuating that sexual favors might have contributed to Harris' political success.
The post includes an old photo of Kamala Harris alongside Hillary Clinton, who previously contested against Trump in the 2016 race. The caption reads: "It's amusing how oral sex has affected their careers differently..."
This distasteful comment is a parallel to a sexual scandal involving Bill Clinton, Hillary's spouse, during his presidency (1993-2001). Trump supporters are additionally spreading baseless accusations about Harris, implying that her romantic relationship with a powerful Californian politician in the 90s played a role in her rise.
Trump didn't create the post himself, but posting it on his official Truth Social account is noteworthy. The Republican frequently disparages his Democratic rival, labeling her "crazy" and "stupid". He has also launched attacks against Harris based on her ethnicity and origin, such as the allegation that the 59-year-old "suddenly turned black a few years ago". Sexual slurs have reached a new low.
Recent calls from several Republicans for Trump to lessen his personal attacks on Harris and focus more on policy topics have been ignored by him. Responding to this at a press conference, Trump said, "I believe I have the right to personally attack her." He added, "I must do it my way."
During the 2016 campaign, Trump sparked controversy with a lewd remark about grabbing women "by the pussy" - nonetheless, he was still elected president.
I'm not obligated to modify my behavior towards Kamala Harris, as I believe I have the right to personally attack her.In light of the calls from some Republicans for Trump to tone down his attacks on Harris, he stated, "I must do it my way."
