On Friday, conservative lawyer George Conway’s sharp critique of former President Donald Trump gained traction online following Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in North Carolina.
At the event, Harris, who is seen as the leading Democratic nominee, presented a series of proposed initiatives to combat high grocery prices and housing costs, including tax cuts, a federal ban on price gouging, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Harris didn’t miss the opportunity to take a jab at Trump’s economic agenda, noting that he failed to present a viable economic plan during his own rally just days earlier. “Two days ago Donald Trump was here in North Carolina. He said he was going to talk about the economy,” she remarked to laughter from the crowd. “But he offered no serious plan to lower costs for middle-class families or improve access to housing and health care—something that really shouldn’t surprise us.”
Trump’s rally at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, advertised as “last minute,” shifted from discussing the economy to addressing other topics like crime and border security shortly after it began. “Today we are going to talk about one subject… As they say, inflation is the most important, but I’m not so sure,” he stated, mixing criticisms of “radical liberal policies” with promises to boost incomes and revitalize the economy if re-elected.
In light of Harris’ comments, Conway took to X (formerly Twitter) to remark: “Trump may never be president again, but he will always be a punchline,” attracting over 250,000 views and 9,500 likes by the following morning.
During her speech, Harris added that Trump’s previous remark about his plans was no surprise, citing “Project 2025,” a detailed document from The Heritage Foundation outlining potential policies for a future Republican administration. This plan includes significant changes to federal employee protections, proposed cuts to federal programs like Medicare and Social Security, and a rollback of renewable energy initiatives.
Interestingly, Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, calling it “radical” and “seriously extreme” in a recent rally.
A recent Morning Consult poll reveals that 78% of voters see the economy as a critical issue in the upcoming election, with only 18% reporting positive economic news recently, while 42% noted negative developments.