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US election: Trump Criticizes Kamala Harris in Interview with Elon Musk

Martins Nwakaji by Martins Nwakaji
August 13, 2024
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US election: Trump Criticizes Kamala Harris in Interview with Elon Musk
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On Monday, former President Donald Trump had an extensive interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk on the social media platform X. The interview sparked significant interest, and Musk later reported that the combined views of the conversation and subsequent discussions had reached approximately one billion.

Musk tweeted, “Combined views of the conversation with @realDonaldTrump and subsequent discussion by other accounts now ~1 billion.” This indicates that the interview has captured widespread attention across various social media platforms and news outlets.

Trump and Musk

During the interview, Trump took the opportunity to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly targeting her media presence. He expressed disappointment that Harris, who is a seasoned public figure, has been avoiding interviews. “It’s pretty sad when you think that somebody who does this for a living can’t answer a question or is afraid to do an interview, especially when the interviews are friendly. She’s got all friendly interviewers,” Trump remarked. This criticism highlights Trump’s view that Harris’s reluctance to engage with the media is indicative of broader issues.

Trump’s comments come at a time when Harris has notably avoided the media for 22 days. She has declined to participate in formal press conferences or sit-down interviews, including a notable opportunity for a Time magazine cover story. This media absence has led to increased scrutiny and speculation about her approach to public engagement and transparency.

In the interview, Trump did not hold back in his criticism of Harris’s political positions. He described her as being more liberal than Senator Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Trump characterized her as a “radical-left lunatic,” a term he used to convey his belief that her policies are extreme and out of touch with mainstream views.

Trump further criticized Harris’s positions on several key issues, including policing and energy policy. “If she’s going to be our president, very quickly you’re not going to have a country anymore,” Trump warned. He argued that Harris supports defunding the police and banning fracking, two policies he strongly opposes. Trump’s comments reflect his broader strategy of portraying Harris as a representative of far-left policies that he believes are harmful to the country.

The interview has ignited debates among political commentators and the public, drawing attention to the ongoing discussions about Harris’s role and the direction of her policy agenda. The significant media coverage and public interest underscore the impact of high-profile interviews and the influence of prominent figures like Trump and Musk in shaping political discourse.

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