Trump ‘Clearly Shaken’ by Harris’s Rising Momentum

Senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman has observed that former President Trump appears to be “clearly jarred” by the recent momentum of Vice President Harris’s campaign, especially after a lively few weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Haberman discussed this during an appearance on CNN’s program with Wolf Blitzer, specifically addressing Trump’s reaction following Harris’s acceptance speech on Thursday evening. In her analysis, she pointed out that Trump’s responses on platforms like Fox News and Newsmax indicated a level of agitation and defensiveness.

According to Haberman, Trump’s behavior reflects his tendency to react strongly when he feels he is not in control of the political narrative. “He is clearly, you know, jarred by her,” she noted. This pattern of reactivity has been evident throughout Trump’s political career, which began nearly a decade ago.

In addition to his live reactions, Trump took to his Truth Social account to express his views on Harris’s speech. He quickly dismissed her performance as unsuccessful, despite polling data showing Harris gaining positive traction. Trump also criticized her for not addressing certain key issues, such as border security and relations with China.

The context behind Harris’s speech is significant, as she has dynamically surged in her campaign following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Harris’s campaign has energized supporters, marked by record-breaking fundraising efforts and enthusiastic rallies held across the nation.

The atmosphere in Chicago during the convention reflected a mix of emotions for the Democratic Party. Just prior to this, the inaugural presidential debate had ignited concerns regarding Harris’s capabilities and strategy in potentially taking on Trump.

Haberman mentioned that Trump seems to be working diligently to reclaim the spotlight and steer the national conversation back to him, which had momentarily shifted toward Harris since Biden’s withdrawal. She remarked, “He is trying to point out the areas where she separated herself, at least by omission, from … President Biden, in terms of not tying herself to their joint record.”

Furthermore, Haberman indicated that some of Trump’s aides are advising him to continually link Harris to Biden, suggesting that the repetition of “Biden-Harris” could serve as a strategy to undermine her campaign.

As Harris continues to gather support and expand her campaign, the coming weeks will be crucial for both candidates. It remains uncertain whether Trump can effectively sustain his current strategy and regain the narrative he once held.

Overall, the dynamics within the Democratic Party and the reactions from Trump highlight the evolving political landscape as the race intensifies in the lead-up to the next election.

Source: Mediaite