Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting disaffected Republicans and GOP-leaning independents by highlighting former President Donald Trump’s weakness on foreign policy. Harris’ campaign released an ad featuring former members of Trump’s national security team criticizing him as a threat to democracy. This outreach is part of an effort to appeal to voters who supported Nikki Haley in the Republican primary. Trump, on the other hand, criticizes Harris for overseas conflicts that he claims would not have happened if he were still in office. Foreign policy has not been a central focus of Harris’ campaign, but her website outlines her commitment to American interests and global leadership.
Harris has faced criticism for her previous lack of foreign policy experience, but she has made efforts to engage with world leaders during her time as vice president. Former U.S. officials, including Republicans, are supporting Harris over Trump, with some concerned about Trump’s ties to authoritarian leaders. However, not all Republicans who oppose Trump are backing Harris, with some planning to write in a candidate from their own party. The debate over foreign policy includes discussion of the U.S. role in the Israel-Gaza conflict and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which many view as a failure. Harris is positioning herself as a national security centrist, while Trump touts his strength on the global stage. Overall, Harris is seeking to highlight Trump’s weaknesses in foreign policy in order to appeal to Republican voters who may be disillusioned with his leadership.
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