Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks on Thursday, where she described Donald Trump’s actions as “depraved cruelty,” left a strong impact, especially on Democratic strategist Aisha Moodie-Mills, who said the language gave her chills.
“When she categorized Donald Trump as being someone who has depraved cruelty, that’s the language that she used – depraved cruelty – I got chills,” Moodie-Mills shared during an appearance on CNN’s OutFront. “I think it’s very impactful to hear.”
Harris made her striking comments while standing alongside former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) during an event in Wisconsin. Cheney, a staunch critic of Trump, publicly endorsed Harris and praised her for a lifetime dedicated to public service, signaling her support for the Democratic nominee in a notable bipartisan gesture, reported Deadline.
Moodie-Mills explained to CNN host Erin Burnett that the upcoming election will hinge on one key question: the future vision of America. “At the core of it is really this question that we have right now before us about what America we want to be,” she said. “Are we going to be an America that lifts up people who are cruel and who do harm and who do not reflect the character that we deserve to be led by? Or are we going to come together despite our differences to put someone in place who is actually going to carry on the American ideal and preserve our democracy?”
The strategist highlighted the significance of Harris’ powerful language, noting how it underscored a larger, moral contrast in the election. “So I think that was powerful,” she added.
However, not everyone agreed with Cheney’s endorsement or Harris’s comments. Marc Lotter, former Director of Strategic Communication for Trump’s 2020 campaign, dismissed the idea that Cheney’s backing would sway Republican voters. “The world was safer when we had Donald Trump,” Lotter said. “Liz Cheney can’t change that.”
Harris’ remarks and Cheney’s endorsement have sparked discussions about the sharp divides within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape. As the election approaches, the question of leadership and America’s direction, as Moodie-Mills suggested, will be at the forefront of voters’ minds.