As the 2024 U.S. presidential race intensifies, former President Donald Trump issued a dire warning to voters, claiming the nation would be just “three days away” from a major economic depression if Vice President Kamala Harris won the presidency. Addressing a crowd of 20,000 supporters in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump likened President Joe Biden to Herbert Hoover, the president who infamously presided over the Great Depression in 1929.
Economic Catastrophe or Prosperity?
Speaking at the 90-minute rally, Trump painted two vastly different economic outcomes, each hinging on the results of the November election. He characterized a Harris victory as a harbinger of economic collapse, stating, “If Kamala wins, you are three days away from the start of a 1929-style economic depression.” Contrasting this bleak scenario, Trump promised that his own victory would usher in an economic resurgence. “If I win, you are three days away from the best jobs, the biggest paychecks, the brightest economic future that the world has ever seen,” he told the cheering crowd.
Economic concerns have been a key issue in this campaign, with both candidates emphasizing job creation, inflation control, and growth stability.
Harris Labeled “Weak” on Foreign Policy
Trump also raised concerns over Harris’s capabilities, questioning her ability to handle international challenges and political adversaries. He pointed to her decision not to appear on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast as evidence of her alleged inability to withstand pressure. “If Kamala can’t handle an interview with Joe Rogan, then she can’t handle the presidency, and she certainly can’t handle [Vladimir] Putin or President Xi of China,” Trump argued, predicting that a Harris presidency would lead to what he described as “mass death.”
“Joe Biden is Herbert Hoover”
The former president compared Biden to Herbert Hoover, emphasizing his belief that the current administration is incapable of managing the economy effectively. According to Trump, Biden’s policies would lead to a historic economic downturn if continued under a Harris administration.
Trump has consistently used sharp rhetoric to underscore his critique of the Biden administration’s economic policies, rallying supporters around his promise of a robust economy. Ending his speech, Trump reminded his audience of what he framed as a “coup” against Biden, who withdrew from the race after a turbulent debate season earlier this year. Trump claimed, “They went in and they took his presidency away from him, like taking candy from a baby.”
The Stakes Ahead
With Election Day fast approaching, Trump’s remarks signal his determination to frame the choice before voters as one of economic survival versus potential collapse. Both campaigns are focusing heavily on economic policies as voters express heightened concerns over inflation, wage stagnation, and job security.
As Trump’s rally concluded with the familiar strains of “Proud to Be an American,” his speech left little doubt that he views this election as a defining moment for the nation’s future.
