Former President Trump’s campaign launched a counter-programming effort in Chicago, Illinois with two big-name surrogates who took Vice President Kamala Harris to task on inflation and the economy as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in the city.
“You can tell right now by what very few proposals that Kamala Harris has put on the table,” began Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., “She doesn’t have a clue.”
Johnson and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., stood in front of several charts that showed skyrocketing prices on food and necessities at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago on Monday.
The Trump Advantage: Real-World Business Experience
Both men highlighted their own experience running businesses in the private sector, also pointing to Trump’s history of doing so. “Donald Trump is a business guy who understands how businesses work,” said Scott. “Harris has no earthly idea how businesses work. Her vice president pick has no idea how businesses work.”
The senators didn’t hold back when discussing the current state of the economy, specifically calling out Harris and President Biden and their administration for causing inflation to soar.
Last week, Harris’ campaign announced a sweeping economic platform, which included a crackdown on corporate “price gouging” in the food industry. Harris revealed she plans to implement the first-ever federal ban on the practice.
Harris’ Economic Plan: A Recipe for Disaster?
- ✘ Federal ban on “price gouging”
- ✘ Expand child tax credit up to $6,000
- ✘ Extend prescription drug price caps to everyone
- ✘ $40 billion fund for local housing assistance
She would also drastically expand the child tax credit, allowing up to $6,000 during a child’s first year. Under a Harris presidency, she also said she would extend prescription drug price caps to everyone, rather than just senior citizens.
Further, her plan included the establishment of a $40 billion fund for assistance to local governments to build more housing, as well as taking on landlords.
Socialist Policies: A Step Backward for America
“Her idea of having basically price controls—It’s never worked anywhere. This is pure socialism,” said Scott. “I want a free market. I want a bottom-up economy. I want capitalism. That’s what Trump stands for.”
It’s worth noting that history has shown time and time again that price controls lead to shortages and economic inefficiency. Just look at Venezuela, where price controls on basic goods led to empty shelves and a thriving black market. Is this really the direction we want for America?
Johnson blasted Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., for their misconceptions of how businesses operate in the private sector. “It’s very hard to run a successful business,” he said.
According to Johnson, governmental leaders should have both an understanding of what it takes to run a business, as well as a sympathy for Americans creating and running businesses.
“That’s why there’s such a stark contrast in terms of the vision that President Trump has for this country versus Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,” he said.
Economic Forecast: Stormy Weather Ahead with Harris
“Under Harris, here’s what’s going to happen: We’re going to see more inflation with her price control idea. We’re going to see a lot of shortages,” said Scott said.
It’s like Harris is trying to fix a leaky boat by drilling more holes in it. Her economic policies seem to be straight out of the “How to Wreck an Economy for Dummies” handbook. Meanwhile, Trump’s track record speaks for itself – record low unemployment, booming stock market, and a thriving economy before the pandemic hit.
Trump’s Economic Achievements (Pre-Pandemic)
- Unemployment rate fell to a 50-year low of 3.5%
- 7 million jobs created
- Median household income reached record high of $68,703
- Tax cuts stimulating business growth and investment
The Trump campaign previewed their intention to draw attention away from the DNC and provide their argument against Harris while she gets officially recognized as the Democratic nominee. “While we’re here at the DNC each day, President Trump and Senator Vance are doing battleground states,” said Trump campaign Senior Communication Advisor Brian Hughes.
He revealed the campaign will be hosting daily press conferences at the Trump hotel with various campaign surrogates, in part to demonstrate the contrast with Harris, whose campaign has made her nearly inaccessible to all media.
Media Accountability: Demanding Answers from Harris
“We’re not hearing a lot from Kamala Harris about these policies that she’s talking about,” Hughes pointed out.
Johnson further told “the mainstream media, the legacy media, the corporate media, you better start asking questions because the American public deserve answers from Vice President Kamala Harris.”
“It’s the bare minimum,” he added. “She didn’t go through a primary. She wasn’t vetted by the American people through that democratic process. She’s just been crowned the nominee, and now the mainstream media are going to just give her a free pass.”
“That’d be a travesty,” the Wisconsin Republican said.
Democratic Distancing: Senators Avoiding Harris
The two Republican senators further remarked on the noticeable absences of vulnerable Democratic senators from the DNC. “They know she’s toxic,” Scott said of Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.
He claimed the senators are aware it would not help their campaign efforts to be pictured besides Harris.
“If you look at the ads they’re running, those senators act like they were best friends with Donald Trump. Because they know that Harris’ ideas are horrible for their state and for their families,” the Florida senator said.
It’s like watching a game of political hot potato, with Harris being the potato that no one wants to catch. These Democratic senators are running away from Harris faster than kids from broccoli at dinner time.
Johnson agreed, explaining the Democrats don’t want to be associated with Harris’ controversial policies. However, he said, “we can guarantee you that if they’re re-elected and Harris becomes president, they will vote with her virtually 100% of the time.”
As the 2024 election approaches, it’s clear that the contrast between Trump’s proven track record of economic success and Harris’ untested, potentially disastrous policies couldn’t be starker. The American people will have to decide whether they want to continue on the path of prosperity or risk it all on Harris’ socialist experiment.
