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Weekly Roundup: Trump Rambles As Harris Rallies

2024/8/9
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Former President Trump held a rambling press conference at Mar-a-Lago, attacking Kamala Harris and comparing his crowd sizes to MLK's. He addressed his campaign strategy amidst Harris's rising popularity and her multi-state tour with Tim Walz. Trump committed to a September 10 debate with Harris on ABC.
  • Trump held a lengthy press conference at Mar-a-Lago, attacking Harris and boasting about crowd sizes.
  • He committed to a debate with Harris on ABC on September 10.
  • Trump's campaign strategy seems to be shifting in response to Harris's surge in popularity.
  • J.D. Vance played a key role in the Trump campaign by engaging with media and attacking the Democratic ticket.

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Former President Trump held a long, meandering press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Thursday, where he committed to a Sept. 10 debate with his main challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are barnstorming the country and holding large rallies. This podcast: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.*The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. **Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)