Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff John Kelly just revealed that he believes Trump will rule as a dictator and a fascist—and that he mused aloud about having his generals function as Hitler’s generals did. Kamala Harris jumped on this news to highlight the dire threat posed by a second Trump term. Can Harris translate this bombshell into a strong closing message in swing states that will decide this election? We talked to Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, who walks us through what Harris must do to win the state—and what a closing argument about the dangers posed by Trump might accomplish. Listen to this episode here. A transcript is here.
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Harris’s Harsh Takedown of Trump over “Hitler” Bombshell Hits the Mark
As Trump’s former chief of staff reveals shocking details about his dictatorial intentions, the Wisconsin Democratic Party chair explains how this could give Kamala Harris a way to win the election.
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Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C., on July 25
