What Kamala Harris said when asked to name Donald Trump's '3 virtues'

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris had no praise for Republican rival Donald Trump when she was asked to name three virtues of her opponent in next month’s high-stakes election.

The enquiry came from an audience member at the town hall organised by Spanish-language network Univision, who asked Harris to "please give me three virtues that Trump has."

Harris laughed at the question, but ultimately could not offer any compliments about the former president.

"I know that the vast majority of us has so much more in common than what separates us," she said, before clarifying that this was not the case between her and Trump. His "us versus them" approach to politics pained her, she said.

"I don’t think that’s healthy for our nation, and I don’t admire that," the Vice President remarked.

On a more positive note, Harris stated, "I think Donald Trump cares for his family, and that is significant."

But she admitted that she didn’t "really know him", as the two had met in person for the first time at the ABC News presidential debate on September 10.

The moment echoed a similar exchange from the 2016 presidential race, when a voter asked Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton to name one thing they respected about each other. Clinton praised Trump’s children, while Trump acknowledged Clinton’s determination and fighting spirit.

During the town hall, Harris was sharply critical of Trump, describing him as a "sore loser" who incited a "violent mob" against Congress at the US Capitol. She also denounced his statement that he would act as a "dictator on Day 1".

When questioned about President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election race, Harris called it "one of the most courageous" any president has made. "â€æHe decided to put country above his personal interest," she added.

The town hall, attended by around 100 Latino voters from pivotal battleground states like Wisconsin and Arizona, covered a range of topics including healthcare, immigration, and the economy. Harris sought to address concerns and win back support from Hispanic voters, a crucial bloc where Democrats have seen a recent decline in support.

With AP inputs