Vice President Kamala Harris in her first exclusive interview with Fox News since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, outlined her economic strategy, and claiming that that it is superior to that of former President Donald Trump. Despite some polls indicating that the public trusts Trump more on economic issues, Harris presented her case for a forward-looking plan.
When asked why people express greater trust in Trump regarding the economy, Harris responded, “When you look at an analysis of our plans, it’s clear that moving forward requires a shift from the divisiveness and rhetoric associated with Trump.” She said that her economic policy aims to strengthen the nation, contrasting it with Trump’s approach, which she characterised as benefiting billionaires and large corporations at the expense of the national deficit.
“My plan for the economy does exactly that. His plan would be, again, to give tax cuts to billionaires and the biggest corporations in our country and blow up our deficit,” she said.
Despite the combative tone of the interview, in which Harris often had to contend with interruptions, she conveyed her commitment to new ideas and bipartisan cooperation to address critical issues like housing shortages and support for small businesses.
Critics from Trump’s camp labelled the interview a “train wreck,” arguing that Harris failed to take responsibility for her party’s shortcomings. However, Democratic supporters pointed out that Harris successfully communicated her policies to a typically unfriendly audience without making significant errors.
Harris’s efforts to engage with Republican voters included an event in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where she talked about Trump’s attempts to undermine the 2020 election results. “He refused to accept the will of the people,” she stated, underscoring her belief that unity across party lines is essential for the upcoming election.
Recent polling by Reuters/Ipsos revealed a tight race, with Harris leading Trump 45% to 42% nationally, although Trump’s support on economic issues stands at 45%, compared to Harris’s 40%.