Trump Meets Tulsi Gabbard Ahead of Upcoming Debate with Kamala Harris

Former President Donald Trump recently met with former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, confirming discussions ahead of his upcoming debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10.

A Trump campaign spokesperson downplayed the notion that these meetings were for traditional debate preparations, highlighting Trump’s historical debate prowess, especially against Joe Biden. Gabbard gained notoriety during her 2020 presidential campaign for her pointed criticism of Harris over her record as a prosecutor, accusing her of incarcerating over 1,500 individuals for marijuana violations and obstructing evidence that could have exonerated an innocent man on death row.

Their meeting follows Trump’s previous strategy of consulting with lawmakers and allies on key issues like immigration and inflation before debates. Trump’s upcoming debate is expected to follow his controversial performance against Biden in June, which prompted scrutiny of his candidacy.