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Kamala Harris Cites Milley to Warn Trump Would Use Military Against Journalists

Oct 16, 2024, 08:14 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech in Pennsylvania where she sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, describing him as "increasingly unstable and unhinged" and warning that he would "use the military to go after journalists" and others he perceives as enemies if re-elected. Harris stated that Trump considers any American who doesn't support him as "an enemy to our country" and accused him of violating his oath to uphold the Constitution, asserting that "if given the chance, will violate it again." She emphasized that the Constitution is not a relic but determines whether citizens can "speak freely and even criticize the president without fear of being thrown in jail or targeted by the military." Harris cited remarks from General Mark Milley, Trump's former top general, who reportedly called Trump "fascist to the core" and said "no one has ever been as dangerous to this country." Emphasizing the importance of the Constitution in safeguarding freedoms such as free speech, Harris pledged to be "a president for all Americans." She called for building a broad coalition, inviting Republicans and those who did not vote for her before to join her campaign to "turn the page on the chaos and instability" of Trump's presidency. The event featured appearances by former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger and conservative commentator Bill Kristol, indicating outreach to moderate and disaffected Republicans.