Kamala Harris presents election as a battle for America’s future, warns of Trump’s ‘chaos and calamity’ | US News
Kamala Harris has unveiled her strategy to defeat Donald Trump and secure another four years for the Democrats in the White House.
The US vice president officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held in Chicago.
She made her entrance to the sound of her campaign anthem “Freedom” by Beyonce, although rumors of Beyonce performing were inaccurate.
In her address, Ms Harris reflected on her improbable journey to becoming the party’s candidate, stating, “I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys.”
Throughout her speech, she outlined policy proposals such as a middle-class tax cut for over 100 million Americans, legislation to protect reproductive rights, and reforms to the immigration system.
Kamala Harris clashes with Donald Trump on policy. Pic: AP
Donald Trump, as promised, responded live on his Truth Social website, hurling personal insults like “Comrade Kamala Harris” and attacking her government’s performance on crime, the economy, and immigration.
Meanwhile, Ms Harris criticized Trump’s presidency as “chaos and calamity” and asserted that “We are not going back!”
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She cautioned against a second Trump term, highlighting his self-serving nature, fraud charges, and the possibility of escaping criminal prosecution, asking voters to imagine “Donald Trump with no guardrails.”
On foreign policy, she drew distinctions with Trump, expressing support for NATO and condemning his encouragement of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
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Addressing the global struggle between democracy and tyranny, Ms Harris warned that tyrants like Kim-Jong-Un favor Trump due to his susceptibility to manipulation.
She called for a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza amidst protests outside the DNC linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
While supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, she also acknowledged the plight of Palestinians and their right to self-determination.
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Reflecting on her upbringing, Ms Harris shared the values instilled by her parents, her experiences growing up, and the challenges she overcame.
She recounted the story of a school friend’s sexual abuse, which inspired her to pursue a career in law as a prosecutor.
She also praised President Joe Biden and his remarkable journey, having to withdraw from the presidential race earlier.
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She also praised her running mate, Tim Walz, as an “incredible vice president,” at a convention featuring A-list celebrities.
Pink performed her protest song “What About Us” alongside her 12-year-old daughter.
Ms Harris’s speech concluded a four-day effort by the Democrats to appeal to voters, following a swift presidential campaign launch after Mr Biden stepped down from the race.
Speaking to delegates, she emphasized, “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive struggles of the past.”
In contrast, the Trump campaign argues that voters seek a fresh start from the Biden-Harris administration and the previous four years.
