In a twist to the 2024 presidential race, former President Donald Trump has joined forces with a surprising ally for his upcoming debate preparations against Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has enlisted former Democrat congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a move that continues to signal a strategic shift in his campaign approach.
Gabbard, who famously clashed with Harris during the 2019 Democratic presidential primary debates, is known for her critical stance on the Democrat Party, from which she distanced herself after her 2020 presidential bid. Her appearance alongside Trump at Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence is a significant collaboration.
According to The New York Times, Trump’s decision to bring Gabbard on board was influenced by her memorable performance in the CNN debate, where she sharply criticized Harris’s record as a prosecutor in California. During the 2019 Democrat debate confrontation, Gabbard accused Kamala Harris of contributing to the systemic failures of the criminal justice system, criticisms she is likely to reiterate as she helps Trump prepare. Gabbard’s critique left a lasting impression that Trump hopes to channel as he faces off against the vice president.
“Senator Harris says she’s proud of her record as a prosecutor and that she’ll be a prosecutor