U.S. Election Drama: Trump vs. Harris and Kennedy’s Surprising Moves

The U.S. presidential race is heating up with unexpected twists and turns. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are the main candidates, but the campaign just got more interesting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s surprising decision. Instead of completely ending his presidential campaign, Kennedy decided to suspend it. He plans to remove his name from the ballot in some key states while urging his supporters to vote for him in others. This move could lead to a rare “contingent election,” where the House of Representatives chooses the president if no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College.

The Democratic National Convention boosted Harris’s popularity, giving her a temporary increase in the polls. However, Trump’s campaign remains confident. They believe this “bounce” in popularity will be short-lived. Trump’s team focuses on winning key states that will help them secure enough Electoral College votes to claim victory. They pay less attention to national polls, knowing the real battle lies in these important states.

The race is not just about politics; it’s also about grabbing attention. The Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago, drew huge TV audiences. Over four days, 21.8 million viewers tuned in, surpassing the Republican National Convention’s viewership. Harris’s speech attracted nearly 29 million viewers, slightly more than Trump’s, which came just days after he survived an assassination attempt.

Celebrities like Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Kerry Washington added star power to the event, while rumors of a surprise Beyoncé performance boosted excitement. Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign is focused on direct engagement with voters, holding rallies and town halls in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin.

At the same time, cybersecurity concerns are rising. Meta, the company behind Facebook and WhatsApp, recently discovered that an Iranian hacker group attempted to target officials connected to both the Trump and Biden teams. This incident highlights how foreign actors are trying to interfere in the U.S. election.

As the race continues, all eyes are on Georgia, a critical battleground state. Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are actively campaigning there, determined to win support. With just 74 days until Election Day, the candidates are pulling out all the stops to win votes and secure the presidency.

Subha KS- Staff Reporter