Harris campaign uses Trump's favorite weapon against him
Photo: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (collage, RBC-Ukraine)
Donald Trump, a candidate for the US presidency, has long stood out for his willingness to mock political opponents. However, as the elections draw nearer, he is increasingly facing the same weapon used against him, according to Axios.
The portal reports that the Harris campaign has utilized the power of memes and social media to reach a broader young audience. The aim was to present Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as fun, relatable, and capable individuals for younger voters.
Specifically, the campaign now employs the same tools as Trump to ridicule him and portray him in a negative light.
Examples of mockery
In a video released on Sunday, the Harris campaign created a carousel of photos of Trump, seemingly mocking his artificial tan set to the tune of Sabrina Carpenter’s hit "Please Please Please," in which she sings about how beautifully she applies makeup.
In another video released on Sunday, the Harris campaign showcased one of Trump’s simple responses at an event. In this clip, they labeled the former president as "delulu" (a term from Generation Z meaning "delusional").
Additionally, in October, as the US prepared for Hurricane Milton, the campaign published a TikTok video mocking Trump's old press conference performance, where he called the hurricane "one of the wettest we've seen from the standpoint of water."
When the Republican refused to agree to a second presidential debate, the campaign released a video of him overlayed with chicken clucking sounds.
In summary, Axios reports that the Harris campaign appears to have taken Trump out of the game.
What else Axios reports
The publication reminded readers that the former US president has desperately tried to create a nickname that sticks to Harris. He has also seemed concerned that the vice president's campaign referred to him and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, as weird.
And it’s not just about Trump, Axios emphasized. His campaign also seems slow to capitalize on the power of memes.
For instance, the official Trump War Room account on social media creates very few memes. In October, it shared only three memes — two comparing Walz to the Looney Tunes character Elmer Fudd, while the third criticized the alleged shared values between Harris and Liz Cheney, the Republican from Wyoming.
Instead, the Trump War Room account typically reposts and comments on videos featuring the vice president at events or interviews, criticizing her statements as "word salad" or accusing her of introducing "cringe" into communication.
US presidential election
It is worth noting that the presidential elections in the United States will take place on November 5, exactly three weeks from now.
According to the latest polls reported by The Hill, Republican Donald Trump is improving his chances of victory, while Vice President Kamala Harris is losing her lead over him. As of October 11, Harris garnered 51%, down from 56% at the end of September.
