Harris: Trump ‘capable of anything’ when it comes to meddling in election results

Vice President Kamala Harris believes former President Donald Trump is “capable of doing anything” when it comes to challenging the outcome of this year’s presidential election. next Tuesday’s vote.

“We are unfortunately ready” for Trump to question the election results as he did four years ago, Harris told Bruce in an exclusive interview Wednesday after her rally in North Carolina.

“And if we know that he is manipulating the press and trying to manipulate the consensus of the American people based on fiction rather than fact, we are prepared to respond,” she said.

Asked if she’s concerned that Trump will again try to interfere with the certification of the election results, Harris said, “I don’t know,” adding, “I think he’s capable of anything, like evidenced by what he did on January 6.”

“No chairman of the United Statesthe former president of the United States, who lost an election, would have done it once and would never do it, or even come close to what Donald Trump did on January 6. He incited a mob to attack the United States Capitol. 140 law enforcement officers were injured. Some were killed,” she said.

When asked if she was preparing for something similar to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, the vice president insisted her focus is on winning the election.

“I’m preparing now for the next six days. I’m in three states today. I’m going on the road full time. I’m not taking anything for granted. I have to earn the votes of the American people. And that’s my responsibility and that’s what what I’m doing over the next six days,” Harris said.

As part of her closing argument, Harris argued that Trump would come to the Oval Office with “a list of enemies,” while she would bring her “to-do list” for the American people.

Harris backed down when pressed on what specifically would be at the top of the to-do list, saying she would act on a “package of policies” to drive down costs.

“I have made it clear that my top priority is to lower prices and lower costs. “It’s one of the biggest issues affecting the American people. I’ve traveled around the country. They know that the price of groceries is still too high. I know it’s still too high. Lowering the cost of housing, lowering taxes for middle class families so they can not just get by, but get ahead. Those are my top priorities,” she said.

While the vice president has played aggressively to earn the support of disaffected Republican voters, Harris has stopped short of saying outright that she needs those Republican votes to win.

“Here’s how I feel about it: I really want to bring our country together,” Harris said.

“I invite everyone to be part of our campaign, knowing that it is about subjecting the country to petty grievances,” she said.

Harris, who rarely discusses the groundbreaking nature of her candidacy, told Bruce, when asked how she feels about the possible history she could make, “I am fully aware of my gender and race, and I know that it will be very important in terms of the glass that will be broken.”

“But,” she added, “I don’t expect anyone to vote for me because of my gender or race. It should be because I deserve their vote with a plan to improve their lives.”

Harris also distanced herself from President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comment which Republicans took advantage of in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

“Trump says that as you gave your closing plea for unity last night, President Biden called his supporters trash. What did you think when you heard President Biden make those comments?” Bruce asked Harris.

“First of all, I think the president explained what he meant,” Harris responded. “But I’ve said it before: I absolutely disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for, and I’ve made that clear throughout my career, including my speech last night before I think this all happened , which I intend to do.” be president for all Americans, including those who may not vote for me in this election.”

“I take very seriously my duty and my oath to put the needs of the American people first and above my own selfish concerns,” Harris added.

The White House has insisted that Biden’s comments were not broadly aimed at Trump voters, but that he was referring to racist comments made by speakers at the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Republicans have criticized the comments as an insult to half of the country’s voters who support the former president.

“I invite everyone to be part of our campaign, knowing that it is about subjecting the country to petty grievances,” Harris said.