Harris continues to tie Trump to Project 2025 even though the man on golf cart has repeatedly and loudly attempted to distance himself from the document. Is it fair for her to do so, and will it work?
The answer to the first question is yes, because: the document was written by a group of people with very strong ties to Trump; parts of it are completely consistent with statements he has made over the years; and he has never indicated which parts of it he disagrees with, although it is safe to assume that the section on reproductive rights probably fits that bill. In any event, Trump lies virtually every time he opens his mouth. Why would any sane person rely on his promises this time around?
The answer to the second question is also yes, but with a caveat; fact checkers who are foolish enough to accept Trump’s repudiation of the document at face value will say she is lying, which will reduce her credibility on other issues. It will be important for her to explain why she feels entitled to talk about Project 2025 during the debate before she actually does.