Trump attempts policy vs. personality, struggles to maintain economic focus before mocking Harris

Former President Donald Trump tried, somewhat reluctantly, to pivot his campaign Wednesday from hurling personal insults against Vice President Kamala Harris to criticizing her economic record on scourges such as inflation, even as the White House claimed progress on the economy.

Campaigning in North Carolina, Mr. Trump said everyday prices, the cost of auto insurance and credit card debt have exploded and the country will never recover if Democrats get another four years in the White House.

“We will rapidly drive prices down and make America affordable again,” Mr. Trump said in Asheville, North Carolina, in front of a sign that said, “No Tax on Tips.” “We will bring back the American dream bigger, better and stronger than ever before.”