Vance calls Harris a ‘coward’ and Trump criticized for ‘attacks and insults’ in campaign clash.
The Trump and Harris campaigns engaged in a fiery exchange on Wednesday afternoon following the former president’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists’ conference in Chicago. The Republican vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, was branded as a “coward” by the Trump campaign amidst a series of personal attacks and insults launched by the former president.
In response to Trump’s behavior at the event, Harris campaign spokesperson Michael Tyler denounced Trump’s actions, stating that his tirade symbolized the chaos and division that has characterized his campaign. Tyler emphasized that the American people are in need of a leader who can offer a vision of opportunity and freedom for all, unlike Trump who has been known to sow discord and unrest.
On the other side, Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, defended the former president’s actions, commending him for facing tough questions at the NABJ conference while accusing Vice President Harris of evading scrutiny from the media. Vance labeled Harris as a coward for her alleged reluctance to engage with unsupportive press.
During the event, Trump clashed with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott, accusing her of posing a ‘nasty question’ and labeling the network as ‘fake news’. Scott challenged Trump with a series of accusations regarding his past statements and actions, highlighting instances where he used derogatory language against individuals of color.
Trump refuted Scott’s claims, asserting his love for the Black population of the country and listing his accomplishments in terms of employment opportunities and support for historically Black colleges and universities. He also criticized the timing and organization of the event, suggesting that he was misled about the presence of his opponent at the conference.
The exchange between Trump and Scott escalated further when the reporter persisted with her questioning, pressing Trump on why Black voters should trust him for another term. Trump defended his track record, proclaiming himself as the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln.
Notably, former presidents such as George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton have previously attended NABJ conventions, either during their presidencies or as presidential candidates. Trump took to social media after the event to express his views on the questions posed by Scott, citing them as rude and nasty but claiming victory in the exchange.
