During a powerful campaign speech in Wilmington, Delaware, Vice President Kamala Harris drew upon her extensive legal background to deliver a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump. Harris, who served as California’s Attorney General and as a courtroom prosecutor, highlighted her experience in taking on various perpetrators of crime.
“I was the elected Attorney General as I’ve mentioned of California, before that I was a courtroom prosecutor. In those roles I took on perpetrators of all kinds,” Harris declared to an enthusiastic crowd. The audience, clearly anticipating the direction of her speech, responded with cheers and applause, with one voice even shouting, “Go on!”
Kamala Harris Equates Trump to Predators She Prosecuted
Kamala Harris continued her speech by drawing direct parallels between Trump and the criminals she had prosecuted in the past. “Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain,” she listed, before delivering the punchline: “So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump’s type.”
The room erupted into enthusiastic cheering and applause, demonstrating the impact of Harris’s words. By equating Trump with the criminals she had faced in court, Harris effectively positioned herself as a formidable opponent to the former president in the upcoming election.
Sexual Abuse Cases: Harris’s Experience vs. Trump’s Liability
Kamala Harris delved into her experience with sexual abuse cases, drawing a stark contrast with Trump’s legal troubles. “As a young prosecutor when I was in the Alameda County District Attorney’s office in California I specialized in cases involving sexual abuse,” she stated, before adding, “Donald Trump was found liable by a jury for committing sexual abuse.”
This comparison served to highlight Harris’s experience in prosecuting sexual predators while simultaneously reminding voters of Trump’s legal issues. The juxtaposition of her professional background with Trump’s legal troubles painted a clear picture for the audience.
For-Profit Colleges: Kamala Harris’s Victories and Trump University
The Vice President then turned her attention to the issue of for-profit colleges, another area where she could draw a direct comparison with Trump. “As Attorney General of California I took on one of our country’s largest for-profit colleges and put it out of business,” Harris stated proudly. She then contrasted this with Trump’s own venture: “Donald Trump ran a for-profit college, Trump University, that was forced to pay $25 million to the students it scammed.”
This comparison not only highlighted Kamala Harris’s success in protecting consumers but also reminded voters of one of Trump’s most notorious business failures. The contrast between Harris’s role as a protector of students and Trump’s role as someone who exploited them was stark.
Environmental Justice: Kamala Harris’s Initiatives vs. Trump’s Oil Ties
Kamala Harris then pivoted to environmental issues, another area where she could draw a clear distinction between herself and Trump. “As District Attorney, to go after polluters, I created one of the first environmental justice units in our nation,” she declared. She then contrasted this with Trump’s actions: “Donald Trump stood in Mar-a-Lago and told Big Oil lobbyists he would do their bidding for a $1 billion campaign contribution.”
This comparison served to position Kamala Harris as an environmental champion while portraying Trump as beholden to special interests. The contrast between Kamala Harris’s proactive approach to environmental justice and Trump’s alleged willingness to serve oil industry interests was clear and impactful.
Financial Fraud: Harris’s Wins vs. Trump’s Convictions
Kamala Harris concluded her speech by highlighting her efforts to hold Wall Street accountable during the foreclosure crisis. “During the foreclosure crisis, I took on the big Wall Street banks and won $20 billion for California families, holding those banks accountable for fraud,” she explained. She then delivered her final blow: “Donald Trump was just found guilty of 34 counts of fraud.”
This final comparison served to reinforce Harris’s image as a champion of the people against powerful interests, while simultaneously reminding voters of Trump’s recent legal troubles. By ending on this note, Kamala Harris left the audience with a powerful image of the contrast between her record of fighting fraud and Trump’s conviction for committing it.
