Marc Lotter on Trump’s Poll Surge and Harris’s Border Blunders

In a recent interview with Joe Pags, AFPI’s Marc Lotter discussed Trump’s notable surge in the polls and pointed to Kamala Harris’s struggles in her role overseeing the border. Lotter, who has been involved with both Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns, highlighted that Trump is currently polling stronger than during his previous campaigns—a sign, he suggested, that Americans are responding to Trump’s record on key issues like the economy, border security, and international relations.

Lotter criticized Harris’s recent campaign messaging, pointing out her focus on “joy and vibes” rather than substantive policy, which he described as a distraction tactic from her track record on the border. Despite being appointed “Border Czar,” Harris has faced bipartisan criticism for her handling of the border crisis. According to Lotter, her limited efforts, including a recent visit to the border, failed to address fundamental security concerns, further demonstrating what he sees as her inadequacy in tackling the issue.

As both campaigns ramp up for the final election stretch, Lotter argued that voters are drawn to Trump’s track record of “getting things done.”

For the complete, in-depth conversation with Marc Lotter and Joe Pags, make sure to listen to the full interview provided below. Lotter goes further into Trump’s poll surge, Harris’s border missteps, and more insights you won’t want to miss!