Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a strong condemnation of Donald Trump, following reports of his reported admiration for Adolf Hitler. Speaking from her residence in Washington, D.C., on October 23, 2024, Harris asserted that the Republican presidential nominee “wants unchecked power,” a statement that carries significant weight as the nation approaches the November 5 presidential election.
Harris’s remarks came after interviews with John Kelly, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, were published, revealing alarming insights about Trump’s views during his presidency. In these interviews, Kelly stated that Trump expressed a desire for military leadership similar to that of Hitler. Harris emphasized the seriousness of these comments, declaring, “It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler, the man responsible for the deaths of six million Jews and hundreds of thousands of Americans.”
Highlighting Trump’s comments, Harris mentioned that Kelly described Trump’s preference for a military loyal to him, rather than to the U.S. Constitution. “Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution,” she explained. “He wants a military that is loyal to him.”
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As the election approaches, Harris warned about the potential consequences of a Trump presidency, stating, “Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged and unstable.” She noted that key figures, like John Kelly, who once served as a check on Trump’s actions, would likely not be present in a second term, raising concerns about unchecked presidential power.
“So the bottom line is this: We know what Donald Trump wants. He wants unchecked power,” Harris said. “The question in 13 days will be, what do the American people want?”
In response, Trump’s campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, dismissed Harris’s statements as desperate attempts to distract from her campaign’s struggles. Cheung stated, “Kamala Harris is a stone-cold loser who is increasingly desperate… That is why she continues to peddle outright lies and falsehoods that are easily disproven.”
The controversy escalates as Kelly, who served as both Homeland Security secretary and chief of staff under Trump, reiterated his concerns about Trump’s leadership style. He suggested that Trump’s tendencies align with a dictatorial approach to governance, stating, “He certainly prefers the dictator approach to government.” Kelly also recalled Trump’s past comments, including a troubling remark where he allegedly said, “Well, but Hitler did some good things.”
With the election looming, the political climate remains charged, and the American electorate faces a critical decision regarding the future of leadership in the nation. As the dialogue continues, the implications of these revelations will undoubtedly shape voter sentiment in the days ahead.
