Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Trump’s decision to not accept any further presidential debate offers and praised local Native American communities during a campaign rally in Chandler, Arizona. She emphasized the importance of voters being able to see the two differing visions for the nation, one focused on the past and the other on the future. Harris responded to Trump’s claims of winning prior debates and reiterated the need to focus on issues impacting working families, such as reducing the cost of living and supporting small businesses.
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, Harris expressed solidarity with those impacted and assured that federal personnel were working closely with local and state officials to provide assistance. However, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reportedly declined Harris’s phone calls, citing her lack of involvement in disaster recovery efforts. Harris also highlighted her support for tribal sovereignty and congressional candidate Jonathan Nez during her visit to the Gila River Indian Community and emphasized the importance of honoring trust and treaty obligations.
Harris criticized Trump’s campaign plan in connection with the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, claiming that it is a dangerous blueprint for what could happen if Trump is reelected. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts disputed Harris’s claims, stating that they were fact-checked and found to be inaccurate. Harris continued to focus on Trump’s potential return to the White House, warning of serious consequences if he were to be reelected.
Despite being rebuffed by Governor DeSantis, Harris affirmed her commitment to assisting with disaster recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton and pledged to support communities impacted by the storm. She also highlighted the sacred relationship between tribal nations and the United States and promised to defend principles of tribal sovereignty, trust, and treaty obligations. Harris reiterated her belief in the importance of honoring these principles and ensuring tribal self-determination.
During her rally in Arizona, Harris emphasized the need to support working families and small businesses, contrasting the two differing visions for the nation in the current election. She criticized Trump as an “unserious man” whose return to the White House would have “brutally serious” consequences. Harris also highlighted her support for former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in his congressional contest and reaffirmed her commitment to defending the principles of tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Despite facing pushback from Governor DeSantis, Harris remained steadfast in her stance on the importance of assisting communities impacted by disasters and upholding the nation’s commitments to tribal nations.
