J.D. Vance faced backlash for comparing Vice President Kamala Harris to Jeffrey Epstein during a Fox News interview, suggesting that appointing Harris to manage inflation is as inappropriate as giving Epstein control over human trafficking policy. Critics pointed out that Vance's remarks inadvertently highlighted Donald Trump's past associations with Epstein, especially as Trump has been seen using a plane previously owned by the financier. In response to rising inflation, Harris proposed several economic measures, including a national ban on price-gouging and tax credits for home buyers. Meanwhile, a new ad campaign contrasts Harris's hard-working background with Trump's privileged upbringing, criticizing him for prioritizing wealthy friends over the American public. This controversy unfolds against a backdrop of Trump's ongoing legal challenges, including a hush money trial and allegations of sexual misconduct. The political ramifications of these comments and ads continue to shape the narrative leading up to the 2024 election.