Vice President Kamala Harris recently released a video criticizing former President Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate, accusing Vance of being a 'rubber stamp' for Trump's 'extreme agenda.' This statement comes ahead of Vance's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
In the video, Harris expressed concerns about Vance's loyalty to Trump over the country, citing Vance's previous remarks about not certifying the 2020 election results unless pro-Trump electors were submitted. She also highlighted Vance's support for a national abortion ban at 15 weeks and his vote against a bill protecting access to in vitro fertilization.
Harris referenced Project 2025, a controversial initiative proposing right-wing policy recommendations for a potential second Trump term, including measures like replacing civil service employees with Trump loyalists, abolishing the Department of Education, and criminalizing pornography. Trump has distanced himself from the initiative, calling parts of it 'ridiculous and abysmal.'
Harris warned that Vance could help implement the Project 2025 plan if elected, potentially impacting programs like Head Start and Medicare. She emphasized the need to prevent such extreme measures from being realized.
It was reported that Harris and Vance had a phone conversation following Vance's nomination, during which Harris criticized Vance's alignment with Trump's agenda and questioned his commitment to upholding democratic processes.
The video released by Harris serves as a preemptive critique of Vance's upcoming role as Trump's running mate and sheds light on the potential implications of his policy stances and affiliations. The vice president's remarks underscore the political tensions surrounding the upcoming election and the contrasting visions for the country's future.
