Vice President Kamala Harris is using recent developments from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation to directly attack Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack. This new campaign ad, targeting battleground states, highlights Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and warns about the consequences if he regains power.
Harris Campaign Launches Ad Targeting Trump Over January 6th
In a rare move, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has released a digital ad directly referencing Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The ad, first shared with POLITICO, features videos of the January 6th Capitol attack, with Trump’s voice overlaying footage of his supporters scaling the walls of the Capitol. The ad will air in key battleground states starting Sunday.
New Revelations From Jack Smith’s Investigation
The ad comes in the wake of new revelations from Smith’s investigation, which were laid out in a recent 165-page court filing. Prosecutors allege that Trump launched a series of increasingly desperate attempts to hold onto power after losing the 2020 election. These efforts culminated in the attack on the Capitol, with the ad highlighting Trump’s call to “fight like hell” to prevent the transfer of power.
Warning of Future Dangers
The Harris campaign’s ad goes further than just recalling the past. It paints a stark warning about the future, showing former Vice President Mike Pence and Trump’s current running mate JD Vance. The ad claims that if Trump returns to power, “there will be no one to stop him,” indicating the potential dangers of a second Trump term.
Trump’s Election Denial Continues
While Trump continues to claim that he won the 2020 election, his running mate JD Vance has also been evasive on the topic. During the recent vice-presidential debate, Vance declined to clearly state whether Biden had won the election. This has led to further concerns about the integrity of the upcoming 2024 election should Trump and his allies remain in positions of influence.
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