Sign in

Kamala Harris wows netizens as she refuses to 'cozy up' to dictators like ‘unserious’ Trump: ‘Obama level of greatness’

Kamala Harris on Thursday gave a powerful speech at DNC on Thursday and refused to “cozy up” to tyrants and dictators like her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Updated on: Aug 23, 2024, 10:35:48 IST
Share
Share via
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • whatsapp
Copy link
  • copy link

Kamala Harris on Thursday gave a powerful speech at Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday and refused to “cozy up” to tyrants and dictators like her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris gestures after speaking on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024. She blasted her rival Donald Trump for endorsing dictators like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. (AFP)
Kamala Harris gestures after speaking on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024. She blasted her rival Donald Trump for endorsing dictators like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. (AFP)

She criticised Trump for publicly praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, “I will not cozy up to tyrants and dictators.”

According to the US Vice President, Kim and Putin are “rooting” for Trump because “they know he is easy to manipulate with flattery and favors.”

“They know Trump won’t hold autocrats accountable because he wants to be an autocrat himself,” she added.

The Democrat claimed that Trump had threatened to withdraw from NATO and “encouraged” Putin to invade Ukraine. She, however, pledge to stand strongly with NATO, “always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself” and protect Ukraine.

Trump shares Biden-Harris administration's report card

In the meantime, Trump made fun of Harris in a string of tweets on X by posting the Biden-Harris administration's report card, which included references to the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars. Trump has maintained his position that these wars would not have happened if he had been president. He even claims that he can stop conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours after coming into power.

Hitting back at Trump over the report card, Harris wrote: “This election is not only the most important of our lives, it is one of the most important in the life of our nation.”

She called Trump an “unserious man”, adding that the consequences of putting him back in the White House are extremely serious.

“And we’re not going back,” she asserted.

Also Read: Trump rips Kamala Harris as US VP calls for Gaza ceasefire: ‘She hates Israel’

Kamala Harris wows netizens with her fiery speech

Meanwhile, social media users lauded Harris for her speech and giving Trump a “reality check”.

“Man, she had so many good lines in that speech… You can tell she really put a lot of work into it and made many revisions. The hard work showed!” one X user reacted.

“Trump cozies up to dictators. He brags about them loving him. Kamala Harris will not entertain dictatorship,” a second user wrote, while the third one said: “Obama level of greatness.”

Another user hailed Harris for being “spot on”, stressing that she is “right to stand firm against those who would exploit our democracy.” “We need leaders who prioritize integrity, not flattery!”

However, her critics blamed her administration for wars, with one writing: “Trump gave us peace,” while “Kamala has us on the brink of WWIII.”

  • Shweta Kukreti
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More