Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a news conference at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, marking the second consecutive week he has made headlines with such an event. The move is seen as an attempt to counter the momentum of Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week. Harris, who recently took over as the Democrats' 2024 ticket leader, has been generating significant energy and enthusiasm.
Trump's news conference last week in Florida saw him criticize Harris, questioning her intelligence and her lack of media engagement since Biden endorsed her. Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, also criticized Harris for avoiding interviews and press conferences, accusing her of being scripted and disconnected from the American people.
In response, the Harris campaign has promised a major interview before the end of the month, emphasizing direct engagement with voters through rallies, interviews, press conferences, and digital platforms. Meanwhile, Trump has been using his recent news conferences to push unproven claims about the 2020 election and other topics.
As the political back-and-forth continues, Trump's advisers are reportedly urging him to shift focus from personal attacks on Harris to highlighting her policy positions, particularly on border security, crime, and inflation. Republican figures like former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley have advised Trump to avoid personal attacks and instead concentrate on policy discussions to appeal to voters.
Despite differing opinions within the Republican camp on Trump's approach, the upcoming election is expected to center on policy debates rather than personal attacks. Both campaigns are gearing up for a heated contest, with each side aiming to sway voters with their respective visions for the country.
