In preparation for the upcoming debate against Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris has adopted a strategic approach aimed at countering the former president’s attacks while maintaining composure. In an attempt to divert attention and frighten the former president, Harris said, "next question," in response to a question concerning Trump during a CNN interview the night before.
Harris's staff preparing for the debate has instructed her to remain composed and refrain from responding to Trump's insults. Rather, they have urged her to concentrate on Trump's past, particularly how he handled the COVID-19 outbreak and how he broke his pledge to Mexico to pay for the wall along the southern border. Harris's team also intends to draw attention to Trump's elderly age and the vagueness of his policy recommendations.
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a combative debate, with Biden's performance overshadowing Trump's, according to sources familiar with the preparations, as reported by NBC News. The goal of Harris's team is to challenge Trump on important topics while remaining composed in the face of his personal jabs.
In order to further their plan, Harris's staff has focused on getting Trump to respond, hoping to portray Harris as a strong person who can take on Trump head-on and hold him responsible. Presenting Harris as strong and unshakable in contrast to Trump's possibly provocative actions is the aim.
ABC News has arranged a discussion between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for September 10. The discussion will be conducted similarly to the most recent CNN debate, with candidates standing, no pre-recorded comments, and microphones muted during each other's speech. Trump has acknowledged the terms and stated his intention to mount a strong battle against Harris, while Harris's team is still in negotiations with the network on the debate guidelines. Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic leader, has also been helping Trump prepare for the debate.
Harris's method is a calculated attempt to counter Trump's tactics while concentrating on the important topics and acting in a cool, collected manner.