Vice President Kamala Harris believes former President Donald Trump is “capable of anything” when it comes to the outcome of this year’s presidential election, and told ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce that her legal team is “ready” for anything Trump might do. next Tuesday’s vote.
“Unfortunately, we’re ready” if Trump challenges the election results, as he did four years ago, Harris told Bruce in an exclusive interview after his appearance in North Carolina on Wednesday.
“And we know that the press is manipulating and trying to manipulate the consensus of the American people based on fiction instead of facts, and we’re ready to respond,” he said.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks with ABC News’ Mary Bruce after a rally on October 30, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Asked if he was concerned that Trump would try to interfere with the certification of the election results, Harris said, “I don’t know,” adding, “I think he’s capable of anything, as he did on January 6th.”
“There is no president United StatesThe former president of the United States of America, who lost the election, never did and has never done, nor even come close to what Donald Trump did on January 6. He incited a mob to attack the United States Capitol. 140 police officers were injured. Some were killed,” he said.
Democratic U.S. vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a rally at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Walnut Creek on October 30, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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When asked if he was preparing something similar to the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, the vice president said that he is focused on winning the election.
“Right now I’m preparing for the next six days. I’m in three states today. I’m going to be traveling full time. I’m not taking anything for granted. I’ve got to win the votes of the American people. And that’s my responsibility and that’s what I’m doing these next six days,” he said. by Harris
Republican presidential candidate, former US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event on October 30, 2024 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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In his closing argument, Harris argued that Trump would come to the Oval Office with an “enemies list” and that he would bring a “to-do list” to the American people.
Harris backtracked when pressed on what would be at the top of that to-do list, saying he would act on a “policy package” to cut costs.
“I’ve made it clear that my biggest priority is to lower prices and lower costs. “It’s one of the biggest issues affecting the people of the United States. I have traveled the country. They know that the price of food is still too high. I know it’s still too high. Lowering the cost of housing, lowering taxes on middle-class families, not just progress. Those are my biggest priorities,” he said.
Although the vice president has made an aggressive play for the support of Republican voters, Harris wouldn’t say he needs those Republican votes to win.
“Here’s how I think about it: I really want to bring our country together,” Harris said.
“I invite anyone and everyone to be part of our campaign, knowing that it is about putting the country before petty grievances,” he said.
Harris, who rarely discusses the innovative nature of her candidacy, told Bruce when asked how she thinks about the possible history she could make: “I’m very aware of my gender and my race, and I know it’s going to be very significant in terms of the glass that’s going to break.”
“But,” she added, “I don’t expect anyone to vote for me because of my gender or race. It has to be because I win their vote with a plan to improve their lives.”
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington on Oct. 29, 2024.
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Harris also distanced himself from President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comment that the Republicans have realized in the final days of the 2024 campaign.
“Trump says when you were doing your last rally for unity last night, President Biden was calling his supporters trash. What did you think when you heard President Biden make those comments?” he asked Bruce Harris.
“Well, first of all, I think the president has explained what he meant,” Harris replied. “But I said earlier, I totally disagree with any criticism of the people who vote and I’ve made that clear throughout my career, including my speech last night, I think before this all happened, that is, I want to be the president of all Americans, and including those who may not vote for me in this election.”
“I take very seriously my duty and my oath to put the needs of the American people first and to put my own selfish concerns ahead of them,” Harris added.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a video speech in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 29, 2024, in this screenshot obtained from handout video.
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The White House insisted that Biden’s remarks were not aimed at Trump voters, referring to racist remarks made by Trump’s Madison Square Garden speakers on Sunday.
Republicans dismissed the comments as an insult to the half of the country’s voters who support the former president.
“I invite anyone and everyone to be a part of our campaign, knowing that it’s about putting the country before petty grievances,” Harris said.
