Vice President Kamala Harris believes former President Donald Trump is “capable of anything” when it comes to challenging the outcome of this year’s presidential election, telling ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce her legal team is “ready” for anything Trump could do after next Tuesday’s vote.

“We are, unfortunately, prepared” if Trump challenges the election results, as he did four years ago, Harris told Bruce in an exclusive interview after her rally in North Carolina on Wednesday.

“And if we know that he is manipulating the media and trying to manipulate the consensus of the American people based on fiction instead of fact, we are prepared to respond,” she said.

Asked if she was concerned that Trump would again try to interfere with the certification of the election results, Harris said, “I don’t know,” adding, “I think he’s capable of anything, as evidenced by what he did on Jan. 6.”

“No president of United Statesthe former president of the United States who lost the election would have done and has not ever done, or even come close to what Donald Trump did on January 6th. He incited a mob to attack the United States Capitol. 140 people were injured. Some were killed,” she said.

Asked if she was preparing for something similar to the hijacking of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, the vice president said she was focused on winning the election.

“Right now I’m preparing for the next six days. I’m in three states today. I’m going to be on the road full time. I’m not taking anything for granted. I have to win the votes of the American people. And that’s my responsibility and that’s what I’m doing for the next six days Harris said.

As part of her closing argument, Harris argued that Trump would come to the Oval Office with “a list of enemies,” while she would bring her “to-do list” for the American people.

Harris demurred when pressed on what specifically would be at the top of that to-do list, saying she would act on a “package of policies” to cut costs.

“I made it clear that my biggest priority is to lower prices and lower costs. “It’s one of the biggest issues affecting the American people. I traveled the country. They know that the price of food is still too high. I know it’s still too big. Lowering the cost of housing, lowering taxes for middle class families so they can not just get by, but get ahead. Those are my biggest priorities,” she said.

Although the vice president has made an aggressive play to win over disgruntled Republican voters, Harris wouldn’t say he needs those Republican votes to win.

“Here’s how I think about it: I really want to bring our country together,” Harris said.

“I invite anyone and everyone to be part of our campaign knowing that it is about putting the country in front of petty grievances,” she said.

Harris, who rarely discusses the revolutionary nature of her candidacy, told Bruce when asked how she felt about the potential history she could make: “I’m fully aware of my gender and my race, and I know it’s going to be very significant in terms. of the glass that will break”.

“But,” she added, “I don’t expect anyone to vote for me because of my gender or my race. It must be because I win their vote with a plan to make their lives better.”

Harris also distanced himself from President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comment which Republicans seized in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

“Trump says that while you were giving your final address for unity last night, President Biden was calling his supporters trash. What did you think when you heard President Biden make those comments?” Bruce asked Harris.

“Well, first of all, I think the president explained what he meant,” Harris replied. “But I’ve said it before, I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for and I’ve made that clear throughout my career, including my speech last night before I think all of this have happened, and that is what I intend to do. be president for all Americans, including those who may not vote for me in this election.”

“I take very seriously my obligation and my oath to put the needs of the American people first and to put them ahead of any issues that may be selfish,” Harris added.

The White House insisted that Biden’s remarks were not aimed at Trump voters in general, but that he was referring to racist remarks made by speakers at Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Republicans pounced on the comments as an insult to the half of the nation’s voters who support the former president.

“I invite anyone and everyone to be a part of our campaign knowing that it’s about putting the country in front of petty grievances,” Harris said.