Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz has likened former President Donald Trump's speeches to the screenplay of dystopian movie franchise "Mad Max."
"There is a deliberate effort by some people to make them believe that things are pessimistic. Every time I hear Donald Trump give a speech, it's like the next screenplay for Mad Max or something. They are rooting against America," the Minnesota governor said, according to a video clip that surfaced on social media.
"Mad Max" is an Australian post-apocalyptic movie franchise that depicts a dystopian future where society has collapsed.
"They do not believe in the exceptionalists in this country, they do not believe in the people who built this country. They simply want to complain about them," he added.
"I think all of you in this room, it's not hyperbole to say, this election could very well hinge on this county here, and this field office here and the folks that we get out," he added.
Walz: There is deliberate effort by some people to make them believe that things are pessimistic. Every time I hear Donald Trump give a speech, it’s like the next screenplay for Mad Max or something. They are rooting against America…. pic.twitter.com/GuHigo4WlR
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Throughout the Harris campaign, the Minnesota governor has been labeling Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance from Ohio, as "weird," a term that has gained popularity within the party, The Hill reported.
In response to the "weird" term, Trump last month said he and his running mate are "extremely normal people."
During a campaign visit in Pennsylvania's York City, Trump said, "This whack job. You know, he said we're weird. That JD and I are weird. I think we're extremely normal people. Like you. He's weird. Did you ever see him go on the stage and go like crazy?"
This is not the first time Trump responded to the insults. Even in the past, Trump has referred to Walz as "freakish," and called Harris a "weird person."
The former president last month said that he has the right to use personal attacks against Harris, even though some members of his party have urged him to focus more on policy instead of insults.
Last month, a poll indicated a close race in a campaign where Trump was once a clear favorite.
The poll showed that Harris has a slight lead over Trump, with 49% of registered voters supporting her compared to 45% for Trump. The poll, conducted by the Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos, showed the race was tied in early July when President Joe Biden was the Democratic candidate.
In July, Harris emphasized the support she has received from mayors of border towns in Arizona, as a reply to the criticism from Republicans about her handling of illegal border crossings.
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