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Trump Calls Harris 'Mentally Disabled'; Airs Ads Criticizing Her Support for Transgender Inmate Surgeries

Sep 29, 2024, 05:14 PM

Former President Donald Trump escalated his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Wisconsin over the weekend, referring to her as 'mentally disabled'. The event, intended as a speech on immigration following Harris's trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, saw Trump deliver a series of insults directed at the Vice President. On Sunday, some Republicans sought to distance themselves from his remarks, expressing concern over the derogatory language used. Additionally, Trump has begun airing television advertisements during football games, criticizing Harris for her past support, five years ago, of transgender surgeries for inmates. These ads have appeared in states like Florida, marking a new phase in his campaign strategy. The heightened rhetoric and targeted advertising suggest an intensifying focus on Harris as the campaign progresses.