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By Josiah Carrasco- Opinion
August 11, 2024
Donald Trump—the man, the myth, the loser who simply refuses to go quietly—just delivered another chaotic spectacle at Mar-a-Lago, and it’s a stark reminder of why he lost the 2020 election. His latest press conference was less about policy and more about desperate attempts to cling to relevance. And this time, his favorite target was Vice President Kamala Harris, along with a healthy dose of nonsense about his Democratic rivals and the media.
Let’s unpack this mess. Trump kicked things off by taking aim at Kamala Harris, accusing her of “ducking the media” and, even more bizarrely, suggesting that she’s being controlled by foreign influences. Yes, you heard that right—Trump is once again dipping into his favorite bag of tricks, implying that Harris isn’t just a competent leader but somehow a puppet for shadowy international forces. It’s the kind of baseless, paranoid drivel that’s become Trump’s hallmark. The fact that Harris has been front and center in the media, leading on key issues from reproductive rights to climate change, seems to have escaped Trump entirely.
But it wouldn’t be a Trump rant without revisiting some old, discredited attacks. He’s still pushing the absurd idea that Harris might not be eligible to serve as Vice President, echoing the same racist birther conspiracy that he once used against President Obama. This time, it’s even more pathetic—especially since Harris was born in Oakland, California, and has a record of public service that makes Trump’s reality TV career look like a bad joke. Yet Trump can’t help himself; he’s so desperate to delegitimize Harris that he’s recycling conspiracy theories that should’ve died a decade ago.
And then there’s his fixation on Harris’s laugh. Trump’s bizarre obsession with her laughter is nothing short of creepy. He claimed, with a straight face, that Harris "laughs at everything because she knows she’s getting away with it." Getting away with what, exactly? Doing her job? Managing the complexities of being Vice President with a grace that Trump could only dream of? Trump’s fixation isn’t just weird; it’s another attempt to undermine a powerful woman by reducing her to a caricature. But here’s the thing: Harris’s laughter is a sign of her resilience and strength, qualities Trump clearly lacks.
But Kamala Harris isn’t Trump’s only target. He’s also going after Tim Walz, the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee. Trump, with all the originality of a broken record, dismissed Walz as "a nobody" and claimed he has "fake leadership." This, coming from the man who spent four years in the White House causing chaos and leaving the country more divided than ever. Walz, on the other hand, has actually served his country—as a teacher, a veteran, and a Governor who led Minnesota through the COVID-19 crisis with a steady hand. While Trump was busy tweeting from the golf course, Walz was leading. Yet Trump, in his delusional state, can’t comprehend that real leadership doesn’t need to shout; it shows up and does the work.
Of course, Trump couldn’t resist the temptation to throw in a few conspiracy theories for good measure. During his Mar-a-Lago rant, he suggested that Harris is "taking orders from China" and implied that the upcoming debates could be rigged against him. Yes, because in Trump’s world, it’s always someone else’s fault when things don’t go his way. The fact that Harris and Walz are winning over voters with their competence and integrity doesn’t compute for Trump. Instead, he invents wild scenarios to explain why people might actually prefer leaders who know what they’re doing.
And then there was his obligatory media bashing. Trump accused the media of being “in cahoots” with the Democrats to make him look bad. It’s the same tired refrain we’ve heard a thousand times before, but with Trump’s approval ratings in freefall, it’s clear he’s looking for a scapegoat. The truth is, Trump doesn’t need any help making himself look bad—his own words and actions do that job just fine. From his disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to his unrelenting attacks on democratic institutions, Trump’s legacy is one of failure and division. The media’s job is to report the facts, and the facts have never been kind to Donald Trump.
So what exactly is Trump hoping to achieve with these latest rants? It’s clear that he’s desperately trying to stay in the spotlight, but the more he talks, the more irrelevant he becomes. His attacks on Harris and Walz aren’t just baseless—they’re embarrassing. While Trump is busy throwing tantrums at Mar-a-Lago, Harris and Walz are out there doing the work—focusing on the issues that matter to everyday Americans. They’re not wasting time on petty squabbles or conspiracy theories; they’re leading with dignity and purpose.
And let’s not ignore the dangerous implications of Trump’s rhetoric. By spreading lies about Harris and Walz, by undermining faith in our electoral process, and by stoking fear and division, Trump is once again showing that he’s willing to tear down our democracy to satisfy his ego. This is the same playbook he used in 2020, and it’s just as toxic now as it was then. Trump isn’t just trying to win an election; he’s trying to destroy the very foundations of our democratic system.
But here’s the good news: the more Trump rants, the more he reveals just how out of touch he is with the American people. We’re not interested in his wild conspiracies or his personal vendettas. We’re focused on the future, and that future doesn’t include Donald Trump. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz represent the kind of leadership we need—leaders who are grounded in reality, who understand the challenges we face, and who are committed to building a better, more inclusive America.
So let Trump keep ranting from his gilded fortress at Mar-a-Lago. The rest of us are moving on, leaving him and his fever dreams behind. We’ve got a country to rebuild, and we’re not about to let a washed-up reality star with a gold-plated ego get in the way. The future is calling, and Trump? He’s just the punchline in a bad joke we’re all ready to forget.
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