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Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday addressed a derogatory comment made by former President Donald Trump, who referred to her as a “s—” vice president during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Speaking with the Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC, Harris emphasized that “the American people deserve so much better” and criticized Trump’s behavior as demeaning to the office of the president.
“The president of the United States sets a national and international standard. When you have someone who behaves that way, it not only demeans the office, but it demeans our nation,” Harris said, stressing the need for leaders to uphold the dignity of the position.
Trump’s comment, made during a rally on Saturday, was part of his usual array of insults. He said, “You have to tell Kamala Harris that you’ve had enough, that you just can’t take it anymore. ‘We can’t stand you, you’re a s— vice president. Worst vice president. Kamala, you’re fired.’”
Harris responded pointedly, saying, “Donald Trump should never again stand behind the seal of the president of the United States. He has not earned the right, and that’s why he’s going to lose.”
Condemning the War and Loss of Innocent Lives
Harris also addressed the recent death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader behind the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, which killed approximately 1,200 people and led to over 250 hostages being taken into Gaza. Harris reiterated her position that the war must end, calling for the release of hostages while also condemning the escalating civilian casualties.
“The number of innocent Palestinians that have been killed in Gaza, it’s really unconscionable,” Harris said. “We need to be honest about that, and at the same time, I will always stand by Israel’s right to defend itself.”
According to Palestinian health authorities, more than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began. Harris’s comments reflect the growing tension among progressives, many of whom are increasingly critical of the U.S. stance on the conflict.
Appealing to Black Voters
When asked about her struggles to gain support from Black men—a key demographic in previous Democratic campaigns—Harris acknowledged that she must “earn the vote of everyone regardless of their race or gender.” She pushed back on assumptions that she could automatically count on their support.
“I think that’s actually an uninformed perspective,” Harris said. “Why would Black men be any different than any other demographic of voter? They expect that you earn their vote.”
Harris’s campaign has intensified its outreach efforts to Black men in the final weeks of the election, including unveiling an “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men” and making media appearances targeted at large Black audiences.
