Harris Blasts Trump: Prosecutor Takes on Felon
Kamala Harris, currently serving as Vice-President, has officially launched her presidential campaign with a dynamic rally in Wisconsin, a crucial battleground state. This event marks the beginning of her bid to succeed President Joe Biden, who has recently withdrawn from the upcoming election and endorsed Harris as his preferred successor.
During her rally, Harris took a strong stance against Donald Trump, her likely opponent in the election. Drawing on her background as a prosecutor, she compared Trump to the fraudsters she once prosecuted, suggesting that he poses a similar threat to the nation. In response, Trump has taken to social media to criticize Harris, labeling her harmful to the country and attacking her policies.
Following Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Harris’s campaign experienced a significant surge in funding, raising over $100 million shortly after. At the rally, she highlighted her achievements as California’s Attorney General and promised to continue her tough approach against opponents like Trump. She also detailed her positions on several key issues, including gun control, abortion rights, healthcare, and child poverty.
Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign has been vocal in attacking Harris, focusing particularly on immigration issues at the US-Mexico border and branding her as too liberal for America. Trump expressed confidence in defeating Harris, claiming that she would be an easier opponent than Biden due to her political views.
Support for Harris is growing among prominent Democrats and celebrities, boosting her campaign’s visibility and fundraising potential. She is currently considering potential running mates, with speculation that she might choose a white male from a swing state to broaden her appeal.
As the campaign heats up, Biden is preparing to address the nation from the Oval Office to explain his decision to withdraw from the race, following a period of recuperation from Covid-19.
In Congress, a Republican lawmaker has introduced impeachment articles against Harris over her handling of immigration, although this move is unlikely to advance.
As the November election approaches, the campaign promises to be intensely competitive, with both Harris and Trump actively campaigning to sway voters. The early exchanges between the two have set the tone for what is likely to be a fiercely contested race to the White House.
Re-reported from the article originally published in BBC.
