During the recent Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton was visibly pleased when the crowd erupted into a “Lock him up” chant aimed at Donald Trump. This chant, which was a play on the “Lock her up” motto used by Trump and his supporters in the 2016 election, seemingly delighted Clinton as she took a moment to pause and survey the crowd.
While Clinton embraced the chant, Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Clinton endorsed during her speech at the DNC, expressed her disapproval while on the campaign trail in New York. Harris made it clear that she does not support the chant, emphasizing that the courts will handle Trump as he faces sentencing next month.
The “Lock him up” chant was a direct response to Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. This conviction stemmed from his payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels to silence her about their affair during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump’s legal troubles have been a major point of contention, with Clinton highlighting his multiple felony convictions during her speech.
Despite the momentary celebration of the “Lock him up” chant, Clinton eventually shifted the focus back to Harris and the upcoming election. She urged fellow Democrats to make history by electing Harris as the first female President of the United States in November. Clinton’s message was clear – “This is our time, America.”
Overall, the contrasting reactions of Clinton and Harris to the chant demonstrate the divide within the Democratic party regarding how to address Trump’s legal issues. While Clinton seemed to revel in the chant as a form of karma, Harris emphasized the importance of letting the legal system handle the situation. As the election approaches, it will be interesting to see how Democrats navigate these differing perspectives in their quest to defeat Trump in November.
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