Kamala Harris Goes Offensive, Trump Hits Back: Election Drama

News Today: Kamala Harris vs Trump Election 2024

US Vice-President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign in Wisconsin, casting the upcoming election as a choice between her prosecutorial experience and Donald Trump’s criminal record. Addressing 3,000 supporters, Harris emphasized her history of tackling fraudsters, likening Trump to those she prosecuted. Trump, hitting back, criticized her border policies and labeled her “Lyin’ Kamala.”

This follows Harris securing the majority of Democratic delegates, positioning her as the party’s nominee. President Joe Biden has withdrawn, endorsing Harris after a poor debate performance against Trump. Harris’s campaign raised over $100m within 36 hours of Biden’s exit, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows her leading Trump 44% to 42%.

At a Milwaukee rally, Harris highlighted her tenure as California’s attorney general, vowing to contrast her record with Trump’s. The crowd’s enthusiasm marked a stark contrast to Biden’s events. Trump, via Truth Social, cited polls labeling Harris the most unpopular vice-president in history and criticized her left-wing stance as rated by GovTrack.

Harris’s speech included liberal priorities like gun control, abortion access, and healthcare. She framed the election as a choice between “freedom, compassion, and rule of law” versus “chaos, fear, and hate.” Trump’s campaign accused her of failing to control illegal immigration and misrepresenting Biden’s health. Trump expressed willingness to debate Harris in September, originally scheduled with Biden.

Hollywood stars like George Clooney and Barbra Streisand have endorsed Harris, promising significant donations. President Biden will explain his withdrawal in an Oval Office speech. Meanwhile, Republican Representative Andy Ogles introduced impeachment articles against Harris, accusing her of mishandling border immigration, though the resolution is unlikely to progress.