In a provocative and highly charged clip, former President Donald Trump has lashed out at Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her “pathetic” while speculating that President Joe Biden may soon drop out of the 2024 election. The footage, obtained by The Daily Beast, captures Trump on a golf course, confidently predicting Biden’s exit following what he describes as the president’s disastrous debate performance on June 27.
With characteristic bombast, Trump declares, “That means we have Kamala,” positioning Harris as the likely replacement should Biden withdraw. Despite Trump’s assertion, Biden and his team have firmly denied any plans to end his reelection campaign. Yet, the speculation has set political circles ablaze, with many considering Harris a frontrunner should Biden step aside.
In the video, Trump doesn’t hold back, calling Biden an “old, broken-down pile of crap” and then turning his ire towards Harris. “She’s so bad. She’s so pathetic,” he sneers, punctuating his criticism with a vulgarity. Newsweek has reached out to Harris’ office for comment, but the Vice President has so far stood by Biden, asserting, “Look, Joe Biden is our nominee. We beat Trump once, and we’re going to beat him again.”
This outburst from Trump coincides with a broader Republican strategy to undermine Harris. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) recently launched an attack ad against her, emphasizing her perceived failures and controversial public statements. The ad ominously warns voters about the prospect of Harris stepping into the top spot, accusing her of being a central figure in the southern border crisis and mocking her oft-repeated catchphrase, “I can imagine what can be and be unburdened by what has been.”
Adding fuel to the fire, reports have surfaced suggesting that Biden has been contemplating his electoral future with close advisers, though White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates has dismissed these claims as “absolutely false.” Nonetheless, the chatter has emboldened critics within Biden’s own party. Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett recently became the first Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge Biden to reconsider his 2024 bid, highlighting the growing unease among Democrats.
Biden’s campaign team has swiftly rallied to defend Harris and the president. In a robust statement, they countered Trump’s barbs by highlighting his controversial history. “No, Donald. What is bad is taking away women’s rights, what is bad is losing an election and encouraging a violent mob to attack the Capitol, what is bad is assaulting women, what is bad is not paying your taxes, what is bad is rooting for our economy to fail.”
Trump’s own camp has wasted no time in exploiting the turmoil within the Democratic ranks. His campaign advisers, Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, issued a statement condemning what they describe as the “total collapse” of the Democratic Party. They singled out Harris, derogatorily referring to her as “Cackling Co-pilot,” and lambasted Biden’s supporters for allegedly deceiving the public about his capabilities and endorsing policies they claim have led to inflation, border issues, and domestic chaos.
“Every Democrat who is calling on Crooked Joe Biden to quit was once a supporter of Biden and his failed policies,” LaCivita and Wiles asserted. They accused the mainstream media and political establishment of collusion to protect Biden, describing him as “weak, failed, dishonest, and not fit for the White House.”
As this political drama unfolds, the stakes are extraordinarily high. Trump’s attacks underscore the ferocity of the upcoming election battle, with both sides preparing for a contentious and potentially explosive campaign season. Whether Biden remains in the race or steps aside, the outcome will significantly shape the political landscape, with Harris poised as a pivotal figure in either scenario. As the rhetoric escalates and the campaigns gear up, one thing is certain: the road to November 2024 will be anything but smooth.
