During a rally in Asheville, North Carolina, Donald Trump struggled to stay focused on his economic address and instead veered off-topic to make inflammatory remarks against Kamala Harris and undocumented individuals. Despite his advisors urging him to prioritize economic concerns, Trump questioned whether the economy was the most critical issue for the election and criticized Harris as “not smart” with a “crazy person” laugh. He made promises to lower energy prices, open federal lands to drilling, ease pipeline permitting, and impose tariffs on US trading partners. Trump even invited a potential treasury secretary candidate on stage and claimed his interview with Elon Musk was successful.
In response, the Harris campaign confirmed a debate with Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, on October 1st, while Vance’s agreement remains uncertain. Trump’s focus on fossil fuels and undoing Biden’s emission policies raise concerns, given that the US is already a leading producer of crude oil under Biden. Trump’s claims that Harris will ban fracking if elected further fueled the political exchange. The article highlights the challenging dynamics of the upcoming election, with key debates and policy differences between the candidates shaping the campaign narrative.
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