Harris spoke during a weekend meeting of Democratic Party representatives in Detroit.
— We are dealing with the most corrupt, ruthless and incompetent presidential administration in US history, period. Harris said. The former vice president, who, according to the media, is considering running for the Democratic Party nomination in the next presidential elections, did not limit herself to general assessments. She moved on to specific allegations regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
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Accusations of involvement in the war with Iran
— [Trump] He entered the war and was dragged into it by Bibi Netanyahu. Let's be clear about this. He has entered a war that Americans do not wantputting American soldiers at risk, Harris added. In her speech, she described the conflict with Iran as a “war of choice.”
Harris took her argument even further. – We must understand that this is also (…) his unsuccessful attempt to divert attention from Epstein's documents – she argued, referring to the case files of financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former vice president also blamed Trump for rising fuel prices in the country.
Cost of living is the topic of the Democratic campaign
The Hill portal emphasized that Democrats, including Harris, are trying to highlight the issue of rising fuel prices in the public space before the November congressional elections. Economic issues are crucial to American voters.
A study by the Ipsos institute conducted in the first half of April shows the scale of public skepticism towards the decision to go to war. 24 percent Americans believe that entering into conflict with Iran was worth it, weighing the costs and benefits. 51% are of the opposite opinion. respondents, and 22 percent there is no opinion on this matter.
Balance of the conflict with Iran
Israel and the US started the war on February 28 this year. According to Iranian data, over 3.4 thousand people have died in the fighting. Iranians. The consequences of the conflict also include: Israel's war with Hezbollah, taking place in Lebanon, as well as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in an increase in oil prices around the world.
