Harris calls the Trump debate decision a “pretty weak move” and praises the Native community at the Arizona rally

Harris also publicly responded to the fury of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on the Gulf side near Tampa Bay and wreaked havoc across the state to the Atlantic coast, where multiple fatalities were reported near Port St. Lucie.

“I know, as do you, that our condolences go out to everyone affected by these storms. Our government has mobilized thousands of federal forces across the region to work hand-in-hand with local and state officials to get people the help they need,” she said.

“I have spoken with local state officials, both Republicans and Democrats, to let them know that we will be with you every step of your recovery and rebuilding process.”

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Halperin added that internal polls show Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is in “big trouble.” (ABC/The View)

However, Harris was rebuffed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who reportedly refused to take her calls amid the crisis. DeSantis told CNBC that he and President Biden are in regular contact, but that the vice president has “no role” in disaster response and that she had not reached out until this particular cyclone.

“She’s trying to interfere in this because of her political campaign,” DeSantis said.

At the rally, Harris also said she was the first vice president to visit the nearby Gila River Indian Community and offered her support for former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in his congressional contest against incumbent Republican Rep. Elijah Crane.

“I firmly believe that the relationship between tribal nations and the United States is sacred. And that we must and must respect tribal sovereignty, embrace our trust and treaty obligations, and ensure tribal self-determination. And it is my promise as President of the United States – I will always defend these principles.”

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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally ((Photo by Rebecca NOBLE / AFP))

Harris also identified Trump's campaign plan along with the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, a connection the former president has long denied.

“I continue to say that I can’t believe they put this in writing. You know, they published it, they found it and they distributed it. You are crazy. And it is a detailed, dangerous blueprint for what he will do if he is elected president again,” Harris claimed.

Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, responded to Harris' claims about Project 2025 earlier this year, saying the characterizations had been “fact-checked” by third parties, including some “so obvious that even corporate media outlets like CNN are denouncing their lies.”

“She has no political track record other than her chaotic tenure as border czar,” Roberts told Fox News Digital at the time.

In Arizona, Harris continued to focus on Trump, calling him an “unserious man” and saying his return to the White House would have “brutally severe” consequences.