In a surprising twist that’s got Washington buzzing, former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has joined forces with former President Trump to help him prepare for debates against the 2024 Democratic nominee. Gabbard, who famously took Kamala Harris to task in a 2019 debate, is now lending her sharp wit and debate skills to the Trump camp.
Gabbard, once a Democratic presidential hopeful herself, has found an unlikely ally in Trump after her headline-grabbing takedown of Harris during the 2019 primary debates. In that now-infamous exchange, Gabbard exposed Harris’s less-than-stellar record as California’s top cop, highlighting her zealous prosecution of marijuana offenses while brazenly admitting to her own recreational use.
“She put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana,” Gabbard said, delivering a blow that left Harris reeling on the debate stage.
The Trump-Gabbard Alliance: A Political Odd Couple?
Word on the street is that Gabbard has already rolled up her sleeves and gotten to work, participating in a practice session with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club. Trump’s campaign team, clearly tickled pink by this development, couldn’t resist tooting their own horn about nabbing such a formidable debate partner.
“President Trump has proven to be one of the best debaters in political history as evidenced by his knockout blow to Joe Biden,” Trump’s National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt gushed in a statement. “He doesn’t need traditional debate prep but will continue to meet with respected policy advisors and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard, who successfully dominated Kamala Harris on the debate stage in 2020.”
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the irony here. The Democrat Party, which loves to tout its inclusivity and big tent approach, managed to alienate Gabbard so thoroughly that she not only left the party but is now helping their arch-nemesis prepare for debates. Talk about a self-own of epic proportions!
Gabbard’s Journey: From Democrat to Trump Ally
Two years ago, Gabbard bid adieu to the Democrat Party, declaring her independence and quickly becoming a darling of conservatives.
Let’s rewind to that viral 2019 exchange where Gabbard went for the jugular, exposing Harris’s troubling record as a prosecutor. She accused Harris of keeping people behind bars beyond their sentences for cheap labor and defending a cash bail system that disproportionately affects the poor. Talk about speaking truth to power!
Harris, caught like a deer in headlights, mumbled something about reforming California’s criminal justice system and making it a “national model.” A national model of what, exactly? How to talk the talk without walking the walk?
The Hypocrisy Meter: Harris vs. Gabbard
| Politician | Words | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala Harris | Claimed to support criminal justice reform | Jailed 1,500+ for marijuana offenses |
| Tulsi Gabbard | Criticized Harris’s record | Left Democratic Party over principles |
The Empty Suit Syndrome: Harris’s Policy Vacuum
Fast forward to the present, and Gabbard’s not done exposing the emperor’s new clothes. In a recent appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” she branded Harris an “empty suit,” suggesting that Harris’s campaign team is in a tizzy over the prospect of their candidate having to, you know, actually explain her policy positions.
“Kamala Harris is an empty suit,” Gabbard declared. “They’re trying to create this new version of Kamala Harris to match what their pollsters are telling them, so she can say whatever she needs to say to try to win over voters.”
Ouch! That’s gotta sting. But let’s be honest, is Gabbard wrong? Harris’s flip-flopping on issues faster than a short-order cook flips pancakes has become the stuff of legend in political circles.
The Harris Hypocrisy: A Comedy of Errors
Gabbard’s 2019 debate smackdown of Harris exposed a level of hypocrisy that would make even the most seasoned politicians blush. “What she said was very different from what she actually did, and she had no answer for it,” Gabbard pointed out. “She didn’t even try to own or justify her actions.”
And therein lies the rub. While Democrats love to paint themselves as champions of social justice and criminal reform, Harris’s record tells a different story. It’s a bit like claiming to be a vegetarian while secretly running a steakhouse on the side.
Let’s not forget that this is the same Kamala Harris who, as California’s Attorney General, fought to keep nonviolent offenders in prison to maintain a cheap labor force. Talk about progressive values! Nothing says “fighting for the little guy” quite like keeping people locked up to save a few bucks, right?
Trump’s Debate Strategy: Bringing Out the Big Guns
By bringing Gabbard onto his debate prep team, Trump is showing he’s not taking any chances. He’s assembling a dream team of straight shooters who aren’t afraid to call out the left’s hypocrisy and double standards.
It’s a smart move, really. Who better to help prepare for a debate against the Democratic nominee than someone who’s been in the trenches, seen the party’s dirty laundry up close, and decided she’d had enough?
As we gear up for what promises to be a riveting 2024 election season, one thing’s for sure: with Tulsi Gabbard in his corner, Trump is sharpening his debating skills to a razor’s edge. The Democrats might want to start sweating now.
In the grand theater of American politics, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions. On one side, we have the Trump-Gabbard alliance, a political odd couple ready to take on all comers. On the other, a Democratic Party scrambling to put a fresh coat of paint on their same old policies.
As the saying goes, grab your popcorn, folks. This is going to be one heck of a show!
