Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a news conference at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, marking the second consecutive week he has made headlines with such an event. The move is seen as an attempt to counter the momentum of Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week. Harris, who recently took over as the Democrats' 2024 ticket leader, has been generating significant energy and enthusiasm.
Trump's news conference last week in Florida saw him criticize Harris, questioning her intelligence and her lack of media engagement since Biden endorsed her. Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, also criticized Harris for avoiding interviews and press conferences, accusing her of being scripted and disconnected from the American people.