Donald Trump Questions Kamala Harris's Candidacy: 'What Gives Her The Right To Run?'

Former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to launch a sharp attack on Vice President Kamala Harris. The tirade came after a week where Harris saw a significant boost in several polls following the Democratic National Convention, a development that seems to have rattled Trump.

Trump, who had just wrapped up a rally in Arizona as part of his campaign to support Republican candidates in the 2024 election, shifted focus from his usual endorsements to Harris. In a series of posts, he unleashed a barrage of criticisms, questioning whether Harris should even be allowed to run for president.

His comments, which quickly drew attention, were laced with unfounded claims and personal attacks. Trump targeted Harris’s record on crime and immigration, accusing her of being "the weakest presidential candidate in history on crime" and alleging that she had allowed "millions of people" to enter the United States through the southern border, including "terrorists" and individuals from "prisons and mental institutions."

This isn’t the first time Trump has targeted Harris, but the timing of this attack is notable. It comes on the heels of Harris's rising popularity, as indicated by recent polling data that showed her leading Trump in a potential 2024 matchup. The former president’s remarks also reflect his ongoing frustration with the political dynamics as the 2024 election cycle heats up.

Trump didn’t stop at attacking Harris's record; he also questioned her qualifications to run for president. In one of his posts, he referenced Harris’s performance in the 2020 Democratic primaries, pointing out that she dropped out of the race early before the Iowa caucuses and received no delegates. Trump contrasted this with President Joe Biden's success in securing 14 million votes during the primaries, insinuating that Harris's early exit disqualified her from seeking higher office.

The former president escalated his rhetoric by framing Harris's candidacy as a "threat to democracy," a phrase that has become a hallmark of his political attacks against opponents. Trump's claims, however, lack basis in the legal or constitutional standards for presidential candidacy, which require that a candidate be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a U.S. resident for at least 14 years.

Trump’s tirade underscores the intense political climate leading up to the 2024 election, where both major parties are gearing up for what is expected to be a contentious race. As Harris continues to gain momentum, her position as a potential frontrunner appears to be solidifying, much to Trump’s apparent frustration.

The former president’s overnight rant not only reflects his ongoing battle to regain the White House but also signals his growing concern over Harris’s rising political fortunes. Whether his late-night attacks will resonate with voters or backfire remains to be seen as the race continues to unfold.