Ex-Obama Strategist Spells Out How Kamala Harris Can 'Jiu Jitsu' Donald Trump In Debate

Former Barack Obama adviser David Axelrod offered Vice President Kamala Harris what he believes will be the key to defeating former President Donald Trump in their upcoming Sept. 10 presidential debate on ABC News.

Harris’ “best” strategy would be to “jiu jitsu” Trump, Axelrod told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Tuesday’s broadcast of her “OutFront” show.

“Use his negative energy against him,” Axelrod suggested would be the best way for Democratic candidate Harris to attack her Republican rival.

“I think a majority of Americans don’t want to vote for Donald Trump. He’s not particularly popular. A lot of it has to do with his behavior,” Axelrod continued in a video that Raw Story shared online.

Support Free Journalism

Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first.

Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. We hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.

Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.

“So, I would let him act out,” he added. “And I would just talk to the country. And I’d have some humorous jabs ready to go and asides