Harris calls Trump a ‘risk for America’, after former president’s ‘enemy within’ remarks

Kamala Harris has warned that another term for Trump would pose “a significant danger to the United States.” She's emphasized this point in her ongoing campaign to depict her Republican rival as a danger to democratic values. This comes after Trump suggested he might deploy the military against those he considers “the enemy within.”

During her campaign event in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, the US vice president presented a series of video clips featuring Trump. In one of the clips, the former president stated, "these individuals pose a greater threat – the internal enemy – than Russia."

During a speech at Coachella in California on Saturday, Trump labeled his Democratic rivals as “the enemy within,” claiming they are a greater danger to the United States than any threats from abroad. He specifically called out Adam Schiff, a Democratic representative who is running for a seat in the US Senate.

During an interview with Fox News the next day, he reiterated his statement regarding individuals he alleged were intending to cause "chaos" on the presidential election day. He suggested that the military should be sent in to deal with them.

Harris addressed the audience in Erie, Pennsylvania, after showing a video, stating that a second term for Trump would pose a significant threat to the country and could be perilous. She emphasized that Trump is becoming more unpredictable and erratic.

She continued by stating that Trump is a threat because he views anyone who disagrees with him as an adversary.

Simultaneously, Harris's campaign launched a new advertisement called The Enemy Within. This ad highlights some of Trump's recent troubling statements regarding his opponents, along with cautionary remarks from two former officials of his presidential administration about the risks he would bring if he were to be elected again.

The 30-second clip features visuals of Trump strolling past a line of riot police wearing helmets, as well as scenes of troops patrolling the streets from his time in office. It aims to capture the attention of voters, incorporating insights from Olivia Troye, who previously served as a national security advisor to Mike Pence, and Kevin Carroll, a former senior counsel at the Department of Homeland Security.

"I recall the day he proposed that we film people on the streets," Troye mentions in the advertisement, which features an intense musical background.

Carroll states, "If he gets a second term, things will be even worse. His harmful tendencies will run wild without any restraints. With no checks on his power, we could be facing serious threats. Re-electing Trump would put us in a dangerous position."

Harris, who has started a series of prominent interviews as her campaign nears its end after facing criticism for not engaging with the media, aims to emphasize the growing authoritarian tone that Trump has been displaying at his rallies.

Trump has ramped up his use of harsh language as he increasingly targets Harris, referring to her recently as "mentally impaired." In a speech to Republican fundraisers back in September, he even used the term "retarded," according to the New York Times.

Harris's campaign is aiming to highlight what it calls a lack of traditional media interviews with Trump. Instead, Trump has opted to speak mainly with friendly interviewers, like the conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.

"Today marks **a month** since Trump last participated in an interview with a mainstream news organization. He has canceled his appearance on 60 Minutes and is unwilling to engage in debates again," tweeted Ian Sams, spokesperson for the Harris campaign.

In contrast, Harris is scheduled to sit down for an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News this Wednesday. While Fox is typically a favored platform for Trump, it tends to be a challenging environment for Democrats.