Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly recounted a startling phone conversation with former President Donald Trump in the wake of an attempt on his life, describing his behaviour during the call as 'unbelievable'.
The Sombre Call After the Attack
The incident that prompted the exchange occurred in September 2024 while Trump was on the golf course at a resort in Florida. Following news of the assassination attempt, Harris placed a call to the former president to check on his wellbeing.
Harris has now lifted the lid on the contents of that conversation, revealing a moment she expected to be defined by gravity was instead marked by an unexpected and jarring commercial pitch.
'Unbelievable' Behaviour in a Moment of Crisis
According to Harris, during their telephone conversation, she could clearly hear Trump in the background. Rather than focusing on the serious nature of the recent violent attack, the former president was attempting to sell his book to those around him.
The Vice President characterised the episode as a 'somber moment' that was made 'unbelievable' by Trump's actions. She added, however, that given her long political history with Trump, she found the behaviour 'not surprising'.
Reactions and Political Implications
This disclosure offers a rare and deeply personal insight into the dynamics between two of America's most prominent political figures during a national crisis. The anecdote is likely to fuel further debate about Trump's conduct and temperament, especially in moments of high tension.
By choosing to share this story, Harris provides a narrative that contrasts her own response to crisis with that of her former electoral opponent. The revelation underscores the profound and ongoing divisions in American political life, years after the two competed for the presidency.
