Former President Donald Trump made false claims on Saturday, alleging that Vice President Kamala Harris called him Adolf Hitler. Trump criticized Harris for discussing unity while supposedly making derogatory remarks about him.
During a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump stated, 'She said the other day, ‘We want to be unified. We don’t want to say bad things about anybody … including our opponent. He’s Hitler. He’s Hitler.’ You ever hear that? She talks about unity and then she calls me Hitler.'
John Kelly, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, recently revealed that Trump expressed admiration for the deference Hitler received from his Nazi generals during World War II. Kelly also mentioned that Trump fits the general definition of a fascist.
When questioned at a town hall event about whether she believes Trump is a fascist, Harris responded affirmatively, calling him 'dangerous' and emphasizing the risks of a potential second Trump term.
In response to Harris's comments, Trump accused her of escalating her rhetoric. He claimed that Harris was resorting to name-calling, including referring to him as Adolf Hitler, in an attempt to compensate for her perceived decline in popularity.
Trump's assertions regarding Harris's alleged comparison of him to Hitler and Harris's characterization of him as a fascist have sparked controversy and debate. The exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions and divisive rhetoric prevalent in the current political landscape.
