Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., cautioned hosts of ABC’s “The View” on Friday that former President Trump will show a worthy opponent for Vice President Kamala Harris of their upcoming presidential debate.
Trump and Harris will face off in Philadelphia for the primary time on Tuesday, in a debate moderated by ABC Information. Whereas Harris taking over the mantle of the Democratic Get together’s standard-bearer has certainly shaken up the race, Shapiro informed hosts on Friday that doesn’t change Trump’s skillset, one which even his critics ought to acknowledge.
“Listen, as much as we want to criticize Donald Trump — he’s a liar, he’s all these things … People know Donald Trump. He is a skilled debater. He is a guy who is willing to say anything at any time just to get through a question, and he’s a showman, he’s been on TV before,” Shapiro mentioned. “So don’t underestimate Donald Trump.”
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro appeared as a visitor on ABC’s “The View.” (ABC)
He added additional, “Now, I’ve known Kamala Harris 20 years. She is tough as nails. She’s a prosecutor. She’ll be prepared, as was said before. She’ll be ready to go. But this is going to be a tough debate.”
Earlier in the identical phase, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin famous, “Kamala Harris is running a very different campaign than she did when she ran in the 2020 cycle. She’s moving to the center on a number of issues. She’s walked back previously held positions like calling for banning fracking.”
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She then requested the governor, “She’s gearing up to do this must-watch debate with former President Trump on Tuesday, do you think it’s a strategic mistake that she hasn’t explained some of these positions she’s changed on more ahead of the debate… because she’s obviously going to get challenged on some of these on a debate stage?”
Shapiro responded by suggesting, “I think it’s a sign of strength when you evolve on a position,” citing his personal political expertise.
This mixture of images taken at marketing campaign rallies in Atlanta exhibits Vice President Kamala Harris on July 30, 2024, left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on Aug. 3. (AP Photographs)
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Shapiro was a finalist to be Harris’ operating mate however was handed over in favor of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Shapiro’s state of Pennsylvania is taken into account maybe crucial battleground within the 2024 election, with 19 Electoral Faculty votes up for grabs. The previous 4 presidential election winners have captured the state.
