Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday for her past support of a ban on fracking, a stance she has since reversed according to a Harris campaign official. Trump took to social media to highlight Harris' previous advocacy for banning fracking in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for energy production.
During her 2020 presidential campaign, Harris openly expressed her support for a fracking ban, emphasizing her commitment to implementing such a policy on public lands from Day 1 if elected. Fracking, a process used to extract natural gas from rock formations, plays a significant role in Pennsylvania's energy sector.
However, a recent statement from a Harris campaign official indicated that she no longer endorses a ban on fracking, signaling a shift in her position on the issue. This change in stance has drawn criticism from Trump, who is set to hold a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this weekend.
Trump's social media posts also targeted Harris' broader policy shifts, accusing her of contradicting her long-held positions on energy, healthcare, crime, and border security. The exchange between Trump and Harris underscores the ongoing debate surrounding energy policies and their implications for key states like Pennsylvania.
