Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about Vice President Kamala Harris have largely been met with silence from top Senate Republicans. Instead, they are choosing to focus on policy issues as the key points of discussion.
Senate Minority Whip John Thune emphasized the importance of keeping the campaign focused on differences in policy rather than personal remarks. Similarly, Montana Sen. Steve Daines highlighted Harris' far-left policies as a more relevant topic for discussion.
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso described Harris as the most liberal member of the Senate and stressed the need to concentrate on her policy positions. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio questioned Harris' qualifications for the vice presidency but refrained from endorsing Trump's comments.
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis advised Republicans to avoid making racial comments and instead concentrate on issues like the economy, border security, and national defense to secure victory in the upcoming elections. South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of focusing on policy matters.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley chose to shift the discussion to Harris' record, highlighting potential concerns without directly addressing Trump's remarks. Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville both declined to comment on Trump's statements, with Cornyn stating that he would not offer advice to the former president.
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer dismissed Trump's comments as satire but cautioned against raising the issue for political reasons. Overall, Senate Republicans are opting to steer clear of engaging with Trump's remarks and are instead emphasizing the importance of policy discussions in the lead-up to the November elections.
