Kamala Harris' Staff Uncomfortable with 'Lock Him Up' Chants Directed at Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris' staff has expressed discomfort over chants of "lock him up" starting up at rallies and directed at former President Trump, according to CNN reporter Isaac Dovere.

Vice President Kamala Harris' staff is reportedly uncomfortable over the recent emergence of "lock him up" chants at rallies directed at former President Donald Trump. The chants, reminiscent of those heard against Hillary Clinton in 2016, have raised concerns within the Harris campaign about their potential impact on the upcoming election.

According to CNN reporter Isaac Dovere, Harris' staff members have expressed discomfort with the chants, viewing them as unconstructive and potentially damaging to the campaign's message and image. They fear that the chants could alienate voters and undermine the campaign's efforts to portray Harris as a unifier and a bridge-builder.

Kamala Harris' Staff Uncomfortable with 'Lock Him Up' Chants Directed at Trump

The "lock him up" chants first emerged at a rally in Wisconsin on August 17th, and have since been repeated at other Harris rallies. The chants are typically directed at Trump, but have also been heard against other Republican officials.

Harris herself has not publicly commented on the chants, but her staff has reportedly reached out to supporters to discourage them from using such language. They have emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful campaign environment, and have urged supporters to focus on the issues at hand rather than personal attacks.

Kamala Harris' Staff Uncomfortable with 'Lock Him Up' Chants Directed at Trump

The chants have drawn mixed reactions from political observers. Some have argued that they are simply a reflection of the anger and frustration felt by many voters towards Trump, while others have criticized them as divisive and counterproductive.

It remains to be seen whether the chants will continue to be a feature of Harris rallies, or whether the campaign's efforts to discourage them will be successful. However, the discomfort expressed by Harris' staff suggests that the campaign is aware of the potential risks associated with such chants and is taking steps to address them.

Kamala Harris' Staff Uncomfortable with 'Lock Him Up' Chants Directed at Trump

In a recent poll conducted by CNN, 57% of respondents said they disapproved of the "lock him up" chants, while 39% approved. The poll also found that the chants were more likely to be supported by Democratic voters (52%) than Republican voters (24%).

The emergence of the "lock him up" chants comes at a time when Harris is facing a number of challenges in her presidential campaign. She has been criticized for her handling of the border crisis, her support for defunding the police, and her perceived lack of charisma. The chants could potentially add to these challenges, particularly if they are perceived as a sign of division within the Democratic Party.

Harris' campaign is hoping to avoid the mistakes made by the Clinton campaign in 2016, when similar chants were used against Trump. The Clinton campaign was criticized for not responding forcefully enough to the chants, which were seen as a contributing factor to her defeat.

It remains to be seen whether Harris' campaign will be able to successfully navigate the challenges posed by the "lock him up" chants. However, the campaign's discomfort with the chants suggests that they are taking the issue seriously and are working to address it.