McCarthy Urges Trump to Refocus Criticism on Harris's Policies
- Kevin McCarthy advises Donald Trump to shift focus from criticizing Kamala Harris's crowds to her policy backtracking.
- McCarthy suggests to Trump to aim criticism at Harris's policy decisions rather than crowd sizes.
- The advice comes amidst Trump's recent social media posts targeting Harris's lack of large crowds.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has cautioned Donald Trump against his recent social media posts targeting Vice President Kamala Harris over crowd sizes. Trump claimed on Truth Social that Harris was using artificial intelligence to create the illusion of a large crowd awaiting her arrival, stating, “she had NOBODY waiting.” McCarthy suggested that Trump should redirect his criticism towards Harris's political record rather than her public appearances. In an interview on Fox News’s America’s Newsroom, McCarthy emphasized the importance of addressing Harris's policy decisions, urging Trump to question her actions as attorney general regarding crime and her role as border czar. He pointed out that Harris's record on inflation, where she served as the tiebreaking vote, should also be scrutinized. McCarthy described Harris as a “perfect” candidate for Trump to challenge, highlighting her significant policy reversals, including her stance on fracking and border security. Critics, including Tim Carney from the Washington Examiner, echoed McCarthy's sentiments, labeling Trump's comments as a misstep that could benefit Harris and her 2024 running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. Carney argued that Trump's remarks inadvertently provided a “gift” to the Harris campaign. Notably, the Harris campaign confirmed that the photo Trump referenced was authentic and not manipulated by AI, further complicating Trump's narrative.