Former President Donald Trump has brought aboard Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman known for her fiery exchanges with now-Vice President Kamala Harris, to assist with his debate preparation.
The decision is seen as Trump’s campaign strategy to leverage Gabbard’s past success in debates against Harris, aiming to capitalize on her critique of Harris’s prosecutorial record.
The move comes ahead of the highly anticipated debate on September 10, where Mr. Trump will face off against Ms. Harris in what many are calling the most pivotal moment ahead of the 2024 election.
According to sources close to the Trump campaign, Gabbard, who famously clashed with Harris during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, has participated in mock debate sessions at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Gabbard’s involvement is not just about her debate prowess but also her unique political journey. Having once run on a platform of progressive policies, her shift towards more centrist or conservative views, especially her criticism of Democratic Party leadership, has made her a controversial figure. This transition has endeared her to Trump supporters and made her a symbol of bipartisan appeal, or at least, a willingness to work across the aisle for what she perceives as the greater good.