‘They Want To Control’: Charles Payne Says Harris Campaign Is Launching ‘War On Capitalism’

Fox Business host Charles Payne said on Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is launching a “war on capitalism” by taking “control” of the economy.

Harris released her economic plan at a Friday rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she promised to enact a federal ban on corporate “price-gouging” on food and groceries. Payne argued on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” that Harris’ newly unveiled economic policies prove her campaign is “infatuated” with a “government knows all, does all, can provide all” approach.

“What we’re talking about is a war on capitalism,” Payne said. “They really do not believe in capitalism … I never bought in that she was shifting her spots, you know. But then the selection of the governor from Minnesota solidified this. They are infatuated with some sort of big government knows all, does all, can provide all, and they are not fans of the for-profit motivation or capitalism … it’s always about control. They want to control, they want to be able to pick winners and losers and they want to be able to punish those losers.”

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped below 3% in July for the first time in two years. The CPI increased 2.9% on an annual basis in July and increased 0.2% month-over-month, compared to 3.0% in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“I don’t care what anyone says, 2.9% ain’t gouging,” Payne argued.

Payne also argued the administration cannot take credit for the economy’s bounce-back following the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the U.S. has had the best economy since the late 19th century.