Trump Ad Accuses Harris of Waging ‘War on Christmas’ – Critics Call It Absurd

Donald Trump’s campaign has launched a new attack ad accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of wanting to “ban” Christmas.

According to Newsweek on Monday,August 12, 2024 ,the ad is the latest in a series of aggressive spots targeting Harris, scrutinizing her record as San Francisco’s district attorney, California senator, and now, as vice president.

Over the past month, Trump’s campaign has steadily ramped up its focus on Harris, portraying her as a key adversary in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

These ads have sought to paint Harris as a radical and out of touch with mainstream American values, a strategy aimed at rallying Trump’s base while attempting to undermine the Biden-Harris administration.

The most recent ad, however, takes this strategy to a new level by tapping into cultural and religious sentiments.

According to Ron Filipkowski, a criminal defense attorney and editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch Network, the ad suggests that Harris has a hidden agenda to “ban” Christmas, a claim that has quickly become the subject of widespread debate and mockery online.

In the ad, which features dark, ominous music and stark visuals, the narrator gravely intones that Harris wants to “strip away America’s cherished traditions” and “take the Christ out of Christmas.”

The ad does not provide any evidence to support these claims, instead relying on inflammatory rhetoric and imagery to evoke a strong emotional reaction from viewers.

The accusation has sparked immediate backlash, with critics calling the ad baseless and ridiculous.

Many have pointed out that Harris has never made any statements or taken actions that would suggest she has any intention of “banning” Christmas or infringing on religious celebrations.

The ad is seen by some as an attempt to distract from more pressing political issues by creating a false narrative designed to provoke outrage among Trump’s supporters.

Ron Filipkowski, who has been closely monitoring Trump’s campaign tactics, described the ad as “a desperate and absurd attempt to vilify Kamala Harris.” He added, “This is a classic example of fearmongering.

There’s no basis in reality for these claims, but the Trump campaign knows that by stoking fears about a so-called ‘war on Christmas,’ they can energize certain segments of the electorate.”

Despite the outlandish nature of the claim, the ad has achieved one of its likely goals: generating significant attention and discussion.

On social media, reactions have ranged from disbelief to amusement, with many users sharing memes and commentary mocking the idea that Harris would ever consider banning Christmas.

As the 2024 campaign heats up, this ad is likely to be just one of many contentious moments in what is shaping up to be a fiercely combative election cycle.

Whether this particular attack will resonate with voters remains to be seen, but it underscores the increasingly polarizing and sensational nature of modern political campaigning.

For now, the controversy continues to swirl, with many Americans left wondering just how far political rhetoric will go in the quest for victory.