Former Obama advisor mocks Trump over Harris’ ‘mentally retarded’ remarks

David Axelrod ridiculed Donald Trump With a taste of his own medicine Sunday morning after the former president spoke at a rally Kamala Harris He was born “mentally disabled”.

former senior advisor Barack Obama He defended his view on social media that Trump was the one who “looked a little different” in the race. Axelrod cited the debate between Harris and Trump as evidence.

“Maybe we should get them on stage together, ask them questions, and let the whole world decide who’s in command and who looks a little clumsy? Oh wait…Did we DID that?!?” Axelrod sent X a video of himself speaking at Trump’s rally.

“Joe Biden became mentally disabled. Kamala was born this way,” Trump said, drawing laughter and cheers from his audience. “He was born that way.”

Nearly three months ago, Trump walked off the debate stage in Atlanta. Joe Biden He gives a disjointed, whispery performance that led the 81-year-old Democrat to end his reelection bid and endorse Harris.

At the end of a Tuesday night earlier this month, after Harris, 59, controlled much of the debate, it was Trump, 78, who went on the defensive; The Republican former president has repeatedly provoked agitated responses full of exaggerations and false facts. .

The performance prompted many Republicans to scramble to criticize Harris’ performance and insist that Trump still has time to refocus on the economy, immigration and other issues that could affect closely divided voters.

Harris called for another debate with the former president, but Trump said he did not plan to debate the former president again.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.