Trump campaign prepared to argue against Kamala Harris, claims readiness
After President Biden announced his decision to suspend his re-election bid amid pressure from within the Democratic Party, Kamala Harris entered the presidential race on Sunday. This move came as Biden was urged by Democratic lawmakers, donors, and celebrities to step aside, with concerns that, at 81 years old, he could not win against former President Trump in the November election.
Following Biden’s announcement, he endorsed Harris, who now appears to have enough delegate support to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. The change in the Democratic ticket didn’t faze the Trump campaign, according to insiders.
Despite Harris entering the race, the Trump campaign asserted that their strategies remain unchanged, with former President Trump continuing his schedule of rallies, speeches, and engagements with world leaders. Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has recently spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Trump campaign released memos discussing their approach to the new state of play, with pollster Tony Fabrizio warning of a potential boost for Harris due to media coverage. However, Fabrizio emphasized that this initial surge in popularity may be short-lived, as voters refocus on Harris’ record and policies.
While Harris may temporarily gain ground in polls, Fabrizio believes that voters’ concerns over the economy, crime, inflation, and other issues will remain unchanged in the long run. The Trump campaign remains confident in their position, citing recent successful events such as the Republican National Convention.
Trump’s campaign managers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, asserted that Trump’s lead over Harris in national and battleground state polls signal a strong position for the former president. They highlighted Trump’s resilience after surviving an assassination attempt, positioning him as the defender of democracy against liberal candidates.
Trump, in his acceptance speech at the GOP convention, called for national unity, emphasizing his commitment to representing all Americans. He stressed the need to heal societal divisions and unite the nation for a shared destiny.
Amidst these developments, Trump expressed his willingness to debate Harris, stating that he would be open to participating in more than one debate. Despite this, Trump clarified that he had only agreed to debate Biden, with the next debate date still uncertain.
The political landscape continues to evolve as the 2024 election approaches, with both candidates gearing up for a dynamic and challenging campaign ahead.
