Liberal voters do NOT like this new nickname.
On Saturday, Donald Trump took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to implement socialist price controls on groceries, sharply criticizing her plan and labeling it as “full Communist” and even nicknaming her “Communist Kamala.”
Trump, who is the Republican nominee for president, addressed a large crowd at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and drew a stark comparison between Harris’ economic proposals and the failed socialist strategies seen in Venezuela and the Soviet Union. He argued that her plans to combat inflation and tackle price gouging were reminiscent of discredited communist approaches.
“In her speech yesterday, Kamala Harris went full Communist,” Trump declared. “She’s pushing policies that will undermine our economy and hurt American families.” He further criticized Harris for what he described as disastrous economic management that has led to more than a 20% increase in food prices across the nation during the Biden-Harris administration. According to Trump, Harris’ plan, which involves enforcing a federal ban on price gouging with severe penalties for companies accused of setting excessively high prices, amounts to an attempt at a “socialist takeover.”
Trump emphasized the dangers of Harris’ proposal, describing it as “Marxist” and “fascist.” He cautioned that while such measures might seem appealing in the short term, they could ultimately harm the economy and infringe on American freedoms. Trump also noted that even the traditionally left-leaning Washington Post criticized Harris’ approach, calling it a collection of “populist gimmicks” rather than a viable solution to inflation.
This rally marked Trump’s seventh appearance this year in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state where recent polls show a competitive race for the 19 electoral votes. Trump’s comments reflect his ongoing critique of Democratic policies and his effort to galvanize Republican support in this key battleground state.