In a stunning decision, President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential run, supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. This strategy pivot sets up a fiery fight between Harris and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump in 2024.
President Biden tweeted, “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My first choice as 2020 party nominee was Kamala Harris for Vice President. It was my best choice. I fully support Kamala as our party nominee this year. Democrats, unite to defeat Trump. Let’s.”
Team Trump attacked Harris immediately, as usual. A Trump campaign-allied PAC published a blistering 2024 ad targeting the Vice President to convince voters in swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.
The ad, “Paid the Price,” criticizes Harris and Biden for contributing to the administration’s shortcomings. MAGA Inc., the PAC behind the commercial, said, “Kamala Harris has lied for years now about Joe Biden’s mental condition, and America suffered for it. She must now answer this question: If Joe Biden is unsuitable for campaigning, how is he suited for office?
The Trump War Room tweeted, “Kamala was in on it. She hid Joe’s mental decline. Joe couldn’t do it, so Kamala did. She caused a border invasion, runaway inflation, and the American Dream’s death.”
Trump has already dubbed his prospective opponent “Laffin’ Kamala Harris.” Trump said, “I call her Laffin’ Kamala,” at a rally. Have you seen her laugh? She’s insane. A laugh can reveal much… That woman is crazy.”
Trump has criticized Harris before. Trump previously called her “Lyin’ Kamala,” referring to her as the Biden-appointed “Border Chief” who failed to handle the border situation. Trump said, “Lyin’ Kamala Harris, the Biden-appointed ‘Border [chief]’ who never visited the Border and whose incompetence gave us the WORST and MOST DANGEROUS Border in the World, has awful pole [sic] numbers versus a fine and smart young man named DONALD J. TRUMP Democrats, watch what you wish for? MAGA2024.”
Battle lines are obvious as the 2024 election approaches. Harris has gained Democratic support from Biden’s endorsement, but Trump’s campaign has gained ammo. Trump plans to use the Biden-Harris administration’s perceived shortcomings to recover the presidency in the coming months.
Both campaigns are preparing for a nasty election, so Americans should expect commercials, rallies, and social media interactions. Trump fans embrace the former president’s return to politics, while Harris supporters defend her record and future plans. An historic battle in 2024 will shape the nation for years.