Trump Labels Harris’s Economic Proposal as ‘Full Communist’
In a recent rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’s newly released economic strategy, characterizing it as “full communist.”
The Stark Accusation
During his address to enthusiastic supporters, Trump asserted, “Did you listen to her speech yesterday? Kamala went full communist.” He went on to derogatorily refer to her as “Comrade Kamala,” condemning her proposal for what he described as “socialist price controls.”
Warnings about Price Controls
“Comrade Kamala wants to introduce socialist price controls—did you hear that?” Trump remarked. “Such measures have never succeeded before.” His comments drew parallels between Harris’s plan and historical instances of government-imposed price controls in nations like Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro and the former Soviet Union.
A Cautionary Tale from History
“Look at how things ended up for the Soviet Union,” he said. “What happened there?” This reflection served as a caution against endorsing similar policies in America.
Selective Focus on Price Control Measures
Harris’s proposed federal price control initiative was framed by her campaign as a response to concerns over “price gouging,” excessive pricing, and unreasonably high corporate profits. However, Trump contended that such tactics would result in food shortages and soaring prices.
The Fallout from Similar Policies
“Implementing these measures will lead directly to rationing and hunger,” he warned, likening the outcome of her approach with past unsuccessful initiatives such as the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which has caused inflation rates purportedly exceeding 50% despite claims of lower increases.
Kamalomics: An Opportunity Economy or False Promises?
This Wednesday, Harris unveiled plans during a speech indicating that she would impose federal regulations on food prices aimed at curtailing what she calls exploitation by large corporations. This economic framework has been coined “Kamalomics” by online commentators.
A Mixed Bag of Proposals
This initiative encompasses provisions for enhanced down payment assistance tailored for first-time homebuyers along with a proposed $6,000 child tax credit available specifically for new parents looking after their first child.
Doubts Surround Effectiveness
Trump expressed skepticism regarding the viability of Harris’s economic strategies reiterating that similar approaches had historically failed across numerous countries worldwide: “The concepts she presented aren’t effective—they’ve never worked out,” he criticized vehemently.
Caution Against Economic Illusions
The former president alleged that Harris represents an array of unattainable promises: “She is pledging items she simply cannot deliver.” He added pointedly—“This is indicative of communism…an illusion without practical feasibility.” Referencing attempts at student debt relief championed by both Biden and Harris—and its subsequent legal challenges—he remarked sarcastically about their outcome: “How did that go?” emphasizing no successful resolution was reached there either.
