Kamala Harris launched a fierce critique against former President Donald Trump during her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. She pointed out his legal troubles, stating, "I've seen predators of all types. Predators who harassed women, fraudsters who scammed consumers, cheaters who broke their own rules. So hear me when I say, I know guys like Donald Trump. And in this campaign, I will proudly fight against him," declared the Vice President and potential Democratic candidate for the November elections.
Before becoming Vice President and later a Senator, Harris served as the District Attorney for the city of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and as the Attorney General for the state of California from 2011 to 2017. Drawing from her legal background, Harris emphasized her commitment to justice in her first speech following Joe Biden's withdrawal as the Democratic presidential candidate.
In her 17-minute address, met with enthusiastic applause from the crowd, Kamala Harris urged voters to prevent a future of "chaos, fear, and hate." The Vice President outlined a list of liberal priorities and promised to expand access to abortion, facilitate unionization for workers, and address gun violence if elected.
She also warned that a re-elected Trump would grant tax breaks to large corporations, cut Social Security and Medicare, weaken the middle class, and reduce access to healthcare. "When we stand united, we win," she said. Joe Biden joined the event via phone call, clearly expressing his wish for Harris to be his successor. "I want to tell the entire team: embrace her, she is the best," Biden said, his voice strained by illness.
"I know yesterday's news was surprising and tough to hear, but it was the right thing to do. We continue fighting this battle together; I'm not going anywhere," he added. "We still have to save this democracy, and Trump remains a danger to the nation... So I hope you give every bit of your heart and soul to Kamala, as you have to me. I also want you to know that I won't be on the ballot, but I will remain fully committed [to the campaign]," Biden said.
"God bless you all, and God bless the United States of America and Joe Biden," concluded Harris. After her speech, her husband Doug Emhoff joined her on stage, holding hands as they exited the room where Harris had delivered the impromptu rally, aiming to become the first woman to lead the White House in the 248-year history of the United States.
Harris has raised $100 million from just over one million individual donors and has recruited 58,000 new volunteers. The current Vice President of the United States leads Trump with 44% to 42% among registered voters in a national Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Monday and Tuesday, following Biden's exit from the race on Sunday and his endorsement of Harris as his successor.
Key Points from Kamala Harris's First Campaign Rally
Here are some important questions and answers regarding Kamala Harris's first campaign rally and her statements about Donald Trump and the upcoming elections.
What was Kamala Harris's main message in her first campaign rally?
Kamala Harris's main message was a strong critique against Donald Trump, emphasizing her experience as a prosecutor and her commitment to fighting against his re-election. She urged voters to prevent a future of chaos, fear, and hate.
What are some of the key issues Harris plans to address if elected?
Harris plans to expand access to abortion, facilitate unionization for workers, and address gun violence. She also warned about the potential negative impacts of a Trump re-election on social security, Medicare, the middle class, and healthcare access.
What did Joe Biden say during the rally?
Joe Biden expressed his support for Kamala Harris as his successor, urging the team to embrace her and stating his continued commitment to the campaign, despite not being on the ballot.
How is Kamala Harris performing in the polls against Donald Trump?
According to a national Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after Biden's exit from the race and his endorsement of Harris, she leads Trump with 44% to 42% among registered voters.