Harris says Trump the fight is on
Joe Biden's withdrawal is a "selfless and patriotic act," says his representative Harris. She is excited that Biden has brought her into the race for the Democratic nomination and is taking on the challenge to defeat Republican opponent Trump.
After Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, his vice president Kamala Harris aims to become the Democratic Party's nominee. The U.S. vice president and new presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated, she will do everything in her power to unite the Democratic Party and defeat the candidate Donald Trump.
"I feel honored to have the President's support, and I intend to earn and win this nomination," Harris stated in a written statement. Biden had suggested Harris as a replacement candidate.
She will now do everything in her power to unite the Democratic Party, Harris announced. The decision on the candidacy lies ultimately with delegates of the Democratic Party from all states. Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race - however, he has not publicly endorsed Harris as a replacement candidate yet.
Biden will not run for re-election in the November election. Previously, there had been a debate about his mental fitness. The 81-year-old had repeatedly lost the thread during a TV duel against his Republican challenger Donald Trump and became confused. Since the failure in front of a million-strong audience, pressure on Biden from the Democrats to withdraw grew.
"Together we will fight"
The U.S. vice president wrote about Biden's withdrawal: "With this selfless and patriotic act, President Biden does what he has done his entire life: He puts the American people and our country above all else." His remarkable legacy in modern American history is unsurpassed and goes beyond the legacies of many presidents who have served two terms.
Last year, she traveled across the country and spoke with Americans about the election, Harris said. "And I will continue to do so in the coming days and weeks." She declared: "We have 107 days until the election day. Together we will fight. And together we will win."
Kamala Harris, following Joe Biden's withdrawal, positions herself as a potential Democratic nominee for the 2024 United States Presidency Election. Donald Trump, being the current Republican opponent, is expected to be Harris' primary challenger. In her announcement, Harris emphasizes the importance of unity within the Democratic Party to effectively defeat Trump.
