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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a fascist during a CNN town hall on Wednesday night. When CNN's Anderson Cooper asked Harris if she thought Trump was a fascist, she said that she did think so. "Yes, I do," Harris said. Harris voiced her worries about the previous president's management style and his purported love for autocrats like Adolf Hitler.
Donald Trump openly admires dictators, including Adolf Hitler.He is unhinged and unstable. In a second term, he is out for completely unchecked power. pic.twitter.com/lwLrONIdkO
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 24, 2024
Harris expressed her opinion that Trump's closest associates are reliable sources on this matter. "I also believe that the people who know him best, on this subject, should be trusted," she said.
Trump a 'Danger to American Security,' Harris Warns
Harris continued by characterizing Trump as a major danger to the US. "I believe Donald Trump is a danger to the well-being and security of America," she stated. Harris made the case that Trump is unqualified for office due to his disrespect for democratic ideals, citing former Trump officials such as his vice president and national security advisor. "They have said explicitly he has contempt for the Constitution of the United States," added Harris.
Trump Accused of Praising Hitler by Former Chief of Staff
The vice president's comments came after Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, made disclosures. Kelly said that when Trump was in power, he publicly admired Adolf Hitler. Kelly recalls Trump remarking, "Hitler did some good things too," and stating that he wished there had been more generals like Hitler during World War II in an interview with The New York Times.
Kelly's assertions have rekindled worries about Trump's authoritarian inclinations, which detractors fear might jeopardize the country's democratic institutions.
Trump Denies Allegations on Truth Social
In reaction, Trump refuted Kelly's story. Trump said Kelly made up the allegation in a post on his website, Truth Social. As "made-up lies" intended to damage his reputation before the 2024 election, he rejected the reports.
Record Early Voting in Key Battleground States
The next presidential election has seen a sharp increase in early voting numbers amid current political unrest. Through mail-in ballots or in-person early voting, about 25 million Americans have already cast their ballots. Battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina have set records for voter turnout on the first day of early voting, according to data from the University of Florida's Election Lab.
With Trump and Harris engaged in fierce combat in seven crucial states, the race is still hotly disputed. The outcome may be significantly influenced by early voting patterns.