So, Donald J. Trump held another one of his signature press conferences today, and it was… well, classic Trump. From the doom-and-gloom predictions of a Kamala Harris presidency to a surprising bit about the Vice President, here’s what you missed if you didn’t tune in:
America’s on the Brink (According to Trump)
In what can only be described as a full-blown catastrophe warning, Trump painted a picture of America teetering on the edge of economic collapse and global warfare. He warned of a potential depression akin to 1929 and suggested we’re on the verge of World War III. Yikes. While some might call it hyperbole,
Trump is clearly doubling down on the idea that the current administration is leading us into some very dark times.
Kamala Harris: Trump’s New Target
Move over, Joe Biden—Trump’s got a new opponent in his sights: Vice President Kamala Harris. In a series of scathing comments, he called her the “worst vice president in history” and questioned her competency, claiming she couldn’t even pass the bar exam.
Trump seems more than ready to take her on in the upcoming election cycle, though he also took jabs at how she became Biden’s VP pick in the first place.
Debate Dates Are Set… Maybe
Trump announced three debate dates: September 4th, September 10th, and September 25th. He’s ready to go head-to-head, but he’s not sure if Harris will actually show up. In his words, “She hasn’t done an interview; she can’t do an interview.” Classic Trump, throwing down the gauntlet and daring his opponent to pick it up.
Immigration Woes Continue
Immigration remains a hot-button issue for Trump. He claimed 20 million people have crossed the border during the Biden-Harris administration, though he admitted no one really knows the exact number. He also accused Harris of being the worst “border czar’ in history, suggesting that her handling of the border crisis is disastrous.
A Little Poll Bragging
Of course, no Trump press conference would be complete without some poll bragging. He mentioned several recent polls showing him in the lead, particularly in swing states.
He also made sure to throw in a dig at the media, accusing them of downplaying his support while hyping up his opponents.
And there you have it—another Trump press conference filled with fiery rhetoric, bold claims, and plenty of zingers. Love him or hate him, you can always count on Trump to keep things interesting.