Trump says he's 'entitled' to attack Harris, hits inflation efforts: 3 takeaways from NJ press conference

(USA Today) WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that he has launched personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as they fight for control of the White House – and claimed they are justified.

"I think I'm entitled to personal attacks," Trump said during a news conference at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club that was slated to focus on the economy and the cost of living.

Flanked by tables stacked with groceries, Trump did hit President Joe Biden and Harris' handling of the American economy. But he also leveled personal insults against his 2024 rival – and used demeaning language to address immigrants in the United States.
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For days, fellow Republicans have urged Trump to focus on issues against Harris, not personalities; they said his slashing attacks are among the reasons Harris has pulled ahead of Trump in several polls since Biden's withdrawal from the race. Trump also faced sweeping backlash after questioning the vice president's racial identity during an appearance last month.

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