Footage of Kamala Harris debating Tulsi Gabbard in a 2019 Democratic presidential debate in Detroit has resurfaced on social media after Gabbard publicly endorsed Harris’ rival Donald Trump. Gabbard, a National Guard veteran and former congresswoman from Hawaii, joined Trump at an event in Detroit to show her support for his campaign. Social media users shared clips from the 2019 debate, with some highlighting Harris’ strong performance against Gabbard.
The debate took place during the Democratic primary campaign, where both Harris and Gabbard were vying for the nomination eventually won by Joe Biden. Gabbard criticized the Democratic Party for being influenced by corporate interests and the foreign policy establishment in Washington, while expressing her desire to rebuild the party from within. Harris responded to Gabbard’s criticisms by questioning her past actions, including her interactions with Trump ally Steve Bannon and her failure to call a war criminal by his true title.
Harris emphasized the importance of having a strong candidate who could compete with Donald Trump in the general election and unite the party and the nation. Gabbard then launched an attack on Harris’ prosecutorial record, showcasing the tensions between the two candidates during the debate. Gabbard’s decision to endorse Trump is not surprising, as she has previously shown support for Republicans and became an independent after leaving the Democratic party in 2022.
Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump has sparked discussion on social media, with users reflecting on the dynamics of the 2019 debate between Harris and Gabbard. Some have praised Harris for her strong performance against Gabbard, while others have criticized Gabbard for aligning herself with Trump. The resurfacing of the footage has reignited interest in the debate and the broader dynamics of the Democratic primary campaign leading up to the 2020 election.
The clash between Harris and Gabbard during the 2019 debate highlights the divisions within the Democratic Party and the challenges of uniting different factions under a single candidate. Gabbard’s decision to endorse Trump further underscores these divisions and raises questions about the future of the party. As the 2024 election approaches, the impact of Gabbard’s endorsement and the dynamics between different factions within the Democratic Party will continue to be scrutinized by political observers and pundits.
