Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is standing by his personal attacks on Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.
Speaking at a press conference at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump said, "I believe I have a right to attack her personally. I'm very angry with her."
Trump, known for his strong language, expressed his frustration with Harris, accusing her of using the justice system against her opponents.
"I don't have much respect for her intelligence, and I think she will be a terrible president," he added, as reported by Tagsschau.
Since Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate following Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Trump has frequently insulted her. He’s called her "stupid," "crazy," and a dangerous "left-wing radical" during campaign events.
He also made controversial comments about her origins and skin color, claiming she had emphasized her Indian ancestry before "suddenly becoming Black." This remark, made during an event with the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, caused significant uproar.
Several Republicans, including Nikki Haley, have advised Trump to change his strategy. Haley, who also ran as a candidate in the party’s primary elections, suggested that Trump focus more on policy issues and less on personal attacks.
But Trump dismissed this advice, insisting his campaign is on the right track.
"I think we're hitting a nerve," he said. "I have to do it my way."
Trump claimed that Harris had also attacked him personally, calling him "weird." He suggested that his campaign is actually quite restrained compared to what he described as the "radical and sick" tactics of his opponents.
"All we have to do is call our opponent a communist or a socialist or someone who is going to destroy our country," he said.
