Trump: Harris presidency ‘guarantees’ World War III

Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the elections Kamala Harris for the presidency maybe provoke World War III.

What’s happened: At a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Trump expressed concerns about Harris’ ability to interact effectively with international leaders such as the Chinese president. Xi Jinping and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.

Trump said: “Making her president means putting the lives of millions of people at stake.” He also suggested that Harris’s supposed incompetence could “guarantee” a third world war.

Trump also took issue with Harris for calling him a “fascist,” a term he used to describe her. His comments came after a letter from the House Speaker. Mike Johnson (Republican from Louisiana) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday, denouncing Harris’ use of the term.

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The former president argued that under his administration, conflicts like the one that resulted from the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 would not have arisen.

While Harris has previously avoided calling Trump a fascist, she said at a CNN town hall Wednesday that she believes he fits the broad definition of the term.

Why is this important: Trump’s statements came against the backdrop of escalating political tensions and international conflict.

His comments not only reflect his personal views on a potential Harris presidency, but also highlight the ongoing debate about the competence and suitability of potential leaders to manage international relations and conflicts.

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