Kamala Harris, the Vice Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, has previously expressed her opposition to the embargo on Cuba, as several U.S. news outlets have recalled.
The Tampa Bay Times revisited statements made by the California senator last year, following her recent selection by Joe Biden to represent the Democrats in the upcoming November elections.
The Florida newspaper reported that "Senator Harris believes we should end the failed trade embargo and adopt a smarter approach that empowers Cuban civil society and the Cuban-American community to drive progress and freely determine their own future."
At that time, the newspaper had sent a series of questions to the Democratic primary candidates, including Harris, on topics of interest to the state, such as the relationship with Cuba.
Political Reactions
However, her political rivals were quick to criticize Harris. Among them was President Donald Trump, who labeled her as "nasty," "horrible," and "phony," according to the news portal 14 y Medio.
This past Sunday, current U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race for the upcoming November 5 elections. However, in stepping down from the campaign, the president offered his support to his Vice President, Kamala Harris.
"Fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and focus all my energies on my duties as president for the remainder of my term," Biden stated in a message posted on his personal social media account.
"My first decision as the party's candidate in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it has been the best decision I've made," the president emphasized, indicating the potential nomination of his current vice president.
"Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be our party's candidate this year. Democrats: it's time to unite and defeat Trump. Let's do this," Biden concluded.
Recently, former President Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden after he mistakenly referred to Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump."
On Thursday, during a press conference where the Democratic leader attempted to demonstrate his capability to continue in the White House, Biden made a gaffe by calling Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump" and continued speaking as if nothing had happened.
Kamala Harris and the Cuba Embargo: Key Questions Answered
To provide more context on Kamala Harris's stance on the Cuba embargo and the political reactions surrounding it, we've compiled some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What is Kamala Harris's position on the Cuba embargo?
Kamala Harris has stated that she believes the U.S. should end the failed trade embargo on Cuba and adopt a smarter approach to empower Cuban civil society and the Cuban-American community.
How has Joe Biden shown his support for Kamala Harris?
Joe Biden has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, expressing that selecting her as his Vice President was the best decision he made. He has urged the Democratic Party to unite behind her candidacy.
What were Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris?
Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris by calling her "nasty," "horrible," and "phony." He also recently mocked Joe Biden for mistakenly referring to Harris as "Vice President Trump."