Kamala Harris' presidential campaign launched a new TV ad targeting Republican voters by highlighting criticism from former Trump administration officials. The ad focuses on Trump's handling of disaster relief efforts and features testimonies from ex-officials expressing their dismay over his leadership.
One of the officials, Olivia Troye, a former national security official, recalls a moment when Trump allegedly refused to send relief to California after a wildfire because it was a Democratic state. Troye emphasizes the importance of providing aid to all Americans regardless of political affiliation.
Another official, Kevin Carroll, echoes Troye's sentiments by revealing that Trump suggested withholding disaster relief from states that did not support him politically. These revelations shed light on the administration's approach to crisis response during Trump's tenure.
The ad includes footage of controversial incidents, such as Trump throwing paper towel rolls to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and altering a hurricane map with a sharpie marker. These visuals serve to underscore the ad's message about Trump's handling of natural disasters.
The ad premiered in Georgia, a state recently affected by Hurricane Helene, signaling the campaign's strategic targeting of areas impacted by recent disasters. This ad is part of a series released by the Harris campaign featuring former Trump officials and anti-Trump Republicans, as they aim to sway crossover voters in the upcoming election.
