Navarro Warns Trump Against Personal Attacks on Harris

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has cautioned that personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris are not an effective strategy for Donald Trump as he prepares for the presidential race. In a recent Substack column, Navarro emphasized that the former president should focus on policy issues rather than resorting to derogatory comments, which he believes could backfire and strengthen Harris's position. He criticized Republican figures who have made racially charged or sexist remarks about Harris, arguing that such tactics will only serve to advance her campaign. Navarro's advice comes in the wake of Trump’s controversial comments questioning Harris's racial identity at a National Association of Black Journalists conference. Trump remarked, “I didn’t know she was Black,” igniting further debate about Harris's heritage, which includes Indian and Jamaican roots. Additionally, Harris has faced a slew of sexist remarks, including unfounded claims about her intelligence and accusations of leveraging personal relationships for political gain. To effectively challenge Harris, Navarro suggests that Trump should concentrate on key policy areas such as the economy, border security, and foreign policy to appeal to swing voters and independents. His comments reflect growing concerns among GOP strategists about Trump's declining poll numbers against Harris, with some suggesting he may be experiencing a "public nervous breakdown." Navarro, who was recently released from prison after serving time for contempt of Congress, is advocating for a more strategic approach as the election season heats up.