Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign efforts, targeting Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Trump’s rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, marks his first significant campaign event since Harris emerged as his main opponent.
The rally is a strategic move aimed at winning support in a key battleground state. Trump’s campaign is ready to challenge Harris, portraying her as a proxy for President Joe Biden, whose approval ratings have declined due to issues with the economy and immigration.
Recent polling shows the race is extremely close, with Harris leading Trump by just 2 percentage points, 44% to 42%. This tight margin follows Biden’s surprising decision to withdraw from the race, which has shifted attention to Harris.
Biden, who recently returned to Washington after recovering from COVID-19, will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. His speech is expected to explain his reasons for stepping down, which followed significant pressure from within his party.
Trump’s campaign has been quick to criticize Harris, blaming her for a record number of migrants at the border and calling her a “radical left person” whose policies could hurt the country. Trump argues that Harris’ stance on immigration and other issues would be damaging.
In contrast, Harris is focusing on energizing her base. She will speak at an event in Indianapolis hosted by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, hoping to rally Black women voters. Harris’ campaign has also raised over $100 million since Biden’s exit.
At her first major rally in Milwaukee, Harris sharply criticized Trump and laid out her plans to expand abortion rights, support labor unions, and address gun violence. The Democratic National Convention next month will formally nominate Harris and her running mate, who might be North Carolina’s Democratic Governor, Roy Cooper. As Trump prepares for this intense battle, both candidates are gearing up for a high-stakes election.