Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting disaffected Republicans and GOP-leaning independents by highlighting former President Donald Trump’s weaknesses in foreign policy in her latest campaign efforts. Her ad features former members of Trump’s national security team criticizing him as a danger to troops and democracy. Harris specifically called out Trump’s handling of foreign policy during a presidential debate, appealing to Polish Americans in Pennsylvania. Her campaign is focusing on winning over voters who supported Nikki Haley in the Republican primary by emphasizing her strength in foreign policy. Meanwhile, Trump has criticized Harris by claiming that international crises would not have happened under his leadership.
Harris’ campaign has worked to strengthen her foreign policy image, aiming to appeal to Republican voters and highlighting Trump’s failures in this area, as well as his support for authoritarian leaders. Numerous former GOP officials have endorsed Harris, underscoring her commitment to U.S. global leadership. However, some anti-Trump Republicans remain undecided about supporting Harris, with concerns about her foreign policy stance and approach to issues like Israel and Gaza. Critics have accused Harris of trying to “both sides” the situation in Gaza by balancing support for Palestinians and Israel.
Overall, Harris is positioning herself as a centrist on national security and foreign policy, seeking to appeal to traditional Republicans who value U.S. global leadership. While some former GOP officials have endorsed her, others remain skeptical of her candidacy, questioning her commitment to a centrist approach on various issues. Harris’ campaign is focused on reaching out to Republican voters and undecided individuals to gain their support ahead of the election.
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