Kamala Harris’ debate team has been diligently preparing the vice president for potential attacks from Donald Trump during the upcoming debates. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the team is focusing on two key areas: Harris' immigration record and the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The Trump campaign has indicated that they plan to target Harris on border security, which they perceive as a political weakness for her, as well as the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. They believe these are issues that Harris is closely associated with and that Trump will likely raise during the debates.
In response to these anticipated attacks, Harris' aides and allies are strategizing to portray Trump as 'unserious' and shift the focus to what they describe as his 'unpopular policies.' They aim to deflect attention from the specific accusations and instead highlight what they perceive as flaws in Trump's approach.
One particular point of contention is Trump's repeated false claim that Harris is the 'border czar' solely responsible for managing the US-Mexico border. Harris' team has been working to dispel this notion since she was tasked by President Biden to address migration root causes in 2021.
On the issue of immigration, Harris' campaign officials feel confident in her ability to counter Trump's criticisms. They plan to highlight her involvement in bipartisan border measures and her experience as California's attorney general in combating transnational criminal organizations.
According to a source, Harris is well-prepared to address immigration concerns and is expected to present a strong case in her defense. Her team is confident that she will be able to effectively respond to Trump's attacks on this front.
Furthermore, Harris' team is ready to leverage Trump's own actions and record against him, particularly regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal. They aim to use this strategy to challenge Trump on his decision-making and potentially shift the narrative in Harris' favor on this issue.
