Trump Enlists Tulsi Gabbard for Debate Prep Against Kamala Harris

Former President Donald Trump has enlisted former Democratic presidential candidate and Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard to assist with his debate preparation against Vice President Kamala Harris. The Trump campaign noted that while he does not require traditional debate prep, he will continue to consult with Gabbard. This collaboration follows a contentious debate between Gabbard and Harris during the 2020 Democratic primary, where Gabbard criticized Harris's record as a prosecutor, a move some believe impacted Harris's campaign.

The Trump campaign plans to focus on Harris's prosecutorial record in the upcoming debate, drawing parallels to the George H.W. Bush campaign's "Willie Horton" ad. Despite Trump's assertion of minimal need for preparation, his team has organized practice sessions, including one at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The first debate between Trump and Harris is scheduled for September 10 in Philadelphia and will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.