Former President Donald Trump reportedly made offensive remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris during a recent dinner with top Republican donors at his penthouse apartment. The incident, as reported by a source, involved Trump calling Harris 'retarded' while urging donors to increase their contributions to his campaign.
The dinner attendees included notable figures such as former education secretary Betsy DeVos, her husband, hedge fund manager Paul Singer, investment banker Warren Stephens, and billionaire Joe Ricketts. Trump emphasized the benefits of his tax policies to the donors and expressed his frustration over Harris outpacing him in fundraising efforts.
Since joining the race, Harris has raised an impressive $1 billion, leading to concerns within Trump's camp about their fundraising capabilities. Analysts highlighted the significant financial advantage Harris currently holds over Trump, potentially impacting his campaign's competitiveness.
In response to the fundraising challenges, Trump's campaign issued a statement downplaying the importance of money in electoral success, citing the example of Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful bid for the presidency despite substantial financial backing.
This incident is not the first time Trump has made derogatory comments about his political opponents. He previously questioned President Joe Biden's mental acuity and publicly insulted Harris by calling her 'mentally impaired' at a recent campaign rally.
It's worth noting that Harris faced criticism during her previous presidential campaign for responding positively to a voter's use of the term 'mentally retarded' in reference to Trump. Harris later apologized for the incident, emphasizing the importance of respectful language and condemning derogatory terms.
