Trump’s Response to Latest Allegations After Harris’ Speech Creates Buzz

Former President Donald Trump vehemently denies new allegations following Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling them politically motivated attacks.

At a Glance

Trump posted on Truth Social during Harris’ DNC speech, making several false claims
He denied calling into Fox News after the speech, criticizing a New York Times columnist
Trump accidentally praised Harris and Biden for making the country “very safe” during a Fox News interview
His 2024 campaign speeches focus on personal complaints and use dehumanizing language about migrants
Polls show Trump winning key swing states, partly due to media failures in coverage

Trump’s Response to Harris’ DNC Speech

As Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her speech at the Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to voice his opposition. Trump made several claims that were quickly fact-checked and found to be false. He asserted that “Everybody, Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, and Conservatives, wanted Roe v. Wade TERMINATED, and brought back to the States.” This statement was debunked by multiple sources.

Trump also falsely claimed that Harris called for giving all undocumented immigrants citizenship, stating, “She just called to give all Illegals CITIZENSHIP, SAY GOODBYE TO THE U.S.A.! SHE IS A RADICAL MARXIST!” This accusation was not supported by the content of Harris’ speech.

Denials and Media Criticism

Following the speech, Trump found himself denying allegations that he had called into Fox News to critique Harris’ performance. He took to Truth Social to address these claims, stating, “Bret Baier of FoxNews called me, I didn’t call him, just prior to the Kamala Convention speech, and asked me if I would like to critique her after she is finished. I agreed to do so!”

“The Fake News, like often “gilted” Maureen Dowd of the failing New York Times, wrote incorrectly that I was making the calls. WRONG!!!” – Donald Trump, Truth Social post

Trump’s criticism extended to New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, whom he labeled as part of the “Fake News” media for implying he had initiated the call to Fox News.

Accidental Praise and Fact-Checking

In a surprising turn of events during a Fox News interview, Trump accidentally praised the Harris-Biden administration, saying, “Most importantly, they’ve made our country very safe. And internationally, they’ve made it even more safe!” He quickly corrected himself, reverting to criticism of their foreign policy and blaming them for international conflicts.

This gaffe was followed by Trump making a false claim about Harris meeting with Putin before Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which was fact-checked and corrected by Fox News during the interview.

Campaign Speeches and Media Coverage

Trump’s 2024 campaign speeches have been characterized by personal complaints, a menacing tone, and dehumanizing language about migrants. His rhetoric has raised concerns among political analysts and journalists.

“It’s easiest to understand the threat that Trump poses to American democracy most clearly when you see it for yourself,” Susan B Glasser wrote in the New Yorker. “Small clips of his craziness can be too easily dismissed as the background noise of our times.” https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/donald-trump-speech-analysis

Despite the controversial nature of his speeches, polls show Trump winning key swing states. This has been attributed in part to media failures in covering his full speeches, with many journalists choosing not to broadcast them in their entirety to avoid spreading unchecked falsehoods.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the ongoing exchanges between Trump and the current administration underscore the deep polarization in American politics, where accusations and denials often take center stage in the public discourse.