US presidential election 2024: Donald Trump calls it ‘toughest question’ when asked about three virtues of Kamala Harris

Republican presidential candidate and former president donald trump78 years old, had little praise for his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris59, when asked to name three good things about her during a recent Univision town hall. Swap comes just a month before high stakes US presidential elections, scheduled for November 5, 2024.

During the event, held by the largest Spanish-language network in the country, Trump was invited by audience Teresa Djedjro to list three virtues of his opponent. The question was the same one Harris received a week earlier about Trump on the same platform.

“That’s a very difficult question,” Trump responded after a pause. “That’s the hardest question. The others are easy.”

Initially, Trump offered no praise, accusing Harris of having “horribly harmed our country.” However, when pressed for positive comments, he praised what he called his “ability to survive,” referring to his early exit from the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and his rise to lead the 2024 Democratic ticket.

“She was out of the race,” Trump said. “And suddenly, she’s running for president.”

Trump also highlighted Harris’ longtime friendships and said she seemed to have “a nice way about her.” He added: “I like the way that, you know, some of her statements, some of her – the way she carries herself in a certain way. But on the other hand, I think it’s very bad for our country.”

The exchange closely followed a similar moment to Harris’ appearance at the Univision town hall. Harris, when asked the same question about Trump, she also faced difficulty in finding kind words for himsaying his political style “hurts me” and criticizing his “us-versus-them” approach.

After some thought, Harris finally delivered a compliment, stating, “I think Donald Trump loves his family and I think that’s very important.”

However, she quickly added, “But I don’t really know him. I only met him once.”

This exchange of ideas highlights the deep tension in the current electoral cycle, where both Trump and Harris have framed themselves as threats to democracy.

Despite the combative tone of the campaign, asking candidates to say something positive about their opponent has been a long-standing tradition that has occasionally led to memorable moments.

In 2016, during a similar debate, Hillary Clinton praised Trump’s children, calling them “incredibly capable and dedicated.” Trump, in turn, said of Clinton: “She doesn’t give up, she doesn’t give up. I respect that,” according to ABC News.

This year, however, both Trump and Harris have shown little willingness to offer substantial praise to each other, reflecting the deep divisions within the nation heading into the November elections.