As president, Trump has plenty of power. Now he’s flexing it to prove a point.
And Donald Trump put Kamala Harris on the back foot with a shocking demand.
Trump Rebuts Harris’ Narrative on 2024 Election
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to sharply criticize former Vice President Kamala Harris for claiming the 2024 presidential election was a close race. Harris, promoting her memoir “107 Days” about her brief 2024 campaign, has repeatedly called it the “closest Presidential Election in the 21st Century.”
Trump rejected this, labeling her “DUMB AS A ROCK” and asserting, “Everyone knows this is a lie, and was covered as such by Fox News!” He pointed to the election results: a 312-226 Electoral College win, a 2,600-525 county advantage, and victories in all seven swing states, each described as a “LANDSLIDE.”
Trump also noted that despite concerns over “California’s Fake Mail In Ballots,” he secured the popular vote by millions. His post aims to counter Harris’ narrative with data, challenging her attempt to frame the election as narrowly decided while highlighting the decisive nature of the outcome.
Harris’ Memoir Sparks Controversy
Harris’ book tour has stirred debate, not only for her election claims but for revelations in “107 Days” that expose strategic miscalculations. She disclosed passing over former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, citing concerns that voters might not support a gay man alongside a black woman.
This decision has drawn criticism for prioritizing political optics over bold choices, fueling discussion about her campaign’s disconnect with voters. Harris’ insistence on a “close” election contrasts with the clear margins of her defeat, suggesting an effort to reshape perceptions of her loss.
The memoir’s focus on these choices and her election narrative has sparked scrutiny, as critics argue it sidesteps accountability for her campaign’s broader failures in messaging and voter outreach.
Contrasting Election Histories
Trump’s critique went beyond Harris’ claims, placing the 2024 election in historical context to underscore its decisiveness. “Bush, as an example, won the Election by 537 Votes, and many other Elections were very close,” he wrote, calling Harris’ “closest in the 21st Century” soundbite “A TOTAL LIE!”
He demanded an apology, stating, “Kamala’s ‘closest in the 21st Century’ soundbite was, like everything else in the Democrat Party, A TOTAL LIE! I expect an apology. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
By invoking past elections, like the razor-thin 2000 race, Trump emphasizes the scale of his victory, using a graphic of county-level results to reinforce his point.
Navigating Post-Election Narratives
The back-and-forth reflects deeper tensions in how political figures shape public perception after a heated election.
Harris’ memoir and media appearances aim to cast her campaign as a near-success, potentially laying groundwork for future ambitions. Meanwhile, Trump’s response seeks to cement the narrative of a commanding win, reinforcing his mandate.
The 2024 election’s clear outcomes—electoral, county, and swing-state dominance—provide Trump with ammunition to challenge Harris’ claims, while her book’s revelations offer critics fodder to question her judgment.
