U.S. former Vice President Kamala Harris said on April 18, during an event in Detroit, that President Trump aims to divert American public attention from the Epstein case by launching a military strike against Iran, stating, "Americans don’t want this war."
Harris’s remarks constitute a sharp political attack on President Trump’s current policy toward Iran. Her comments not only reveal the intense polarization within U.S. domestic politics but also touch upon multiple dimensions including motives for war, public support, and partisan struggle.
Harris argued that President Trump is attempting to "frantically shift public focus away from the Epstein case" through military action against Iran. She claimed that Trump has been "dragged into this war" by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and is now using it to "swagger around, pretending he can arbitrarily use American military force and attack whomever he pleases."
To support her argument, Harris cited recent public opinion polls. She emphasized, "Americans don’t want" this war. Multiple surveys indicate that the majority of Americans oppose military action against Iran and wish the government would end hostilities as soon as possible—even if that means failing to fully achieve the initial U.S. objectives.
Harris’s criticism extends beyond the issue of Iran. She launched a comprehensive assault on the Trump administration, calling it the "most corrupt, most ruthless, and most incompetent government in American history." She accused Trump of being the first U.S. president since World War II to abandon his responsibility of upholding alliances, and the first to disregard—without even feigning respect for—the importance of international rules regarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Notably, Harris explicitly stated she "might" run in the 2028 U.S. presidential election and is "currently considering it." This high-profile criticism of the sitting president can be seen as a significant step toward building political capital and shaping a tough, resolute image for her future campaign.
In summary, Harris’s statements reflect the intensifying political struggle between the two major parties in America. By linking an external military operation with domestic scandals, public disapproval, and diplomatic failures, she seeks to fundamentally undermine the legitimacy of the Trump administration and lay the groundwork for Democratic electoral strategy in the coming years.
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