Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has taken aim at Vice President Kamala Harris’s plan to ban price gouging, branding it as an example of disastrous government overreach that resembles the iron-fisted tactics of dictators. Trump’s disdain for price controls is rooted in a historical perspective, where he pointed out that such measures have led to empty shelves in places like Venezuela—a common reference for those who prefer to steer clear of socialist policies.
With an eye-roll-worthy tone, Trump noted that Harris’s plan, which seems somewhat vague, intends to punish vendors for raising prices without considering the necessity of covering business costs. Instead of defining what constitutes “excessive pricing,” it looks more like a witch hunt against anyone who dares to adjust prices in response to economic realities, particularly after mergers. This leaves one wondering if Harris believes that grocery stores can operate on charity alone.
In his recent media blitz, Trump has ramped up appearances across the nation, likely sensing the urgency to slow the rising momentum that Harris appears to be gathering in the polls since her ascendance as the Democratic presidential nominee. Though the vice president plans to address her party faithful at the Democratic National Convention, the former president doesn’t sound particularly fazed by her bid to charm the masses.
Trump, always the purveyor of dramatic declarations, cautioned that a Harris victory would spell doom for the nation. He insists that her brand of leftism, which he has labeled as Marxist, would lead to open borders and an energy crisis that would leave Americans gasping for more than just breath—potentially even gas for their cars. It seems Harris isn’t just a political rival; according to Trump, she embodies everything wrong with the progressive agenda.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 23, 2024
As for the economy, Trump wasted no time dissecting the glaring issues with the current administration’s claims. A revision by the Labor Department revealing that the U.S. added 818,000 fewer jobs than previously stated from early 2023 to early 2024 has Trump pointing fingers, proclaiming it a blatant fraud. His confidence in reigniting the economy fuels his belief that there’s still hope for returning to the economically prosperous days of the past. While it’s uncertain how Harris intends to negotiate the complex web of price controls, Trump is adamant that under his leadership, the economy would experience a renaissance unlike any seen before.
