Former Commerce Secretary Warns Trump Against Being Too Strong In Debating Harris

## Former Commerce secretary warns Trump against being too ‘strong’ in debating Harris Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross warned President Trump against being too "strong" in his debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday. Ross told Fox Business that he believes Trump needs to "be respectful" and "show some empathy" towards Harris in order to win over undecided voters. "I think he needs to be respectful, I think he needs to show some empathy, and I think he needs to make his points very, very clearly," Ross said. "I think if he comes across as too strong, he'll turn off a lot of people." Trump and Harris are set to face off in their first debate on Wednesday night in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate is expected to be one of the most watched in history, as it will be the first time that a woman of color has ever participated in a vice presidential debate. Harris is a former U.S. senator from California and the current junior U.S. senator from California. She is also the first Black woman and the first Asian American woman to be nominated for vice president by a major political party. Trump is a former businessman and reality television star. He was elected president in 2016 after winning the Electoral College but losing the popular vote. The debate is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the economy, healthcare, and the coronavirus pandemic. It is also likely that the candidates will be asked about their personal backgrounds and their plans for the future. Ross's warning to Trump comes as the president has been criticized for his aggressive and confrontational debate style. In his first debate with Hillary Clinton in 2016, Trump repeatedly interrupted Clinton and made personal attacks against her. It is unclear whether Trump will heed Ross's advice and tone down his rhetoric in Wednesday's debate. However, if he does not, it could cost him the support of undecided voters.