Donald Trump, the candidate of the Republican Party, has stated that he believes he can easily defeat Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s nominee, in the upcoming American presidential elections. Trump asserts that Harris would be a less challenging opponent compared to Joe Biden.
Joe Biden, the current US President, had been preparing to run for re-election representing the Democratic Party. However, concerns regarding his age, health, and memory have led to significant opposition within his party. This opposition grew stronger following the first presidential debate held last June, where Biden appeared to struggle against Trump.
Biden has faced public scrutiny due to several incidents where he stumbled or misspoke, leading to further doubts about his candidacy. Despite this, Biden dismissed the criticisms, stating that only a higher power could remove him from the race.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi previously suggested that Biden should reconsider his candidacy, emphasizing that the decision ultimately lies with him.
In light of these circumstances, President Joe Biden announced on the 21st that he would withdraw from the presidential race, prioritizing the interests of his party and country. In his written statement, Biden confirmed that he would remain in office until the end of his term.
Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s next presidential candidate. Harris, aged 59, has begun her campaign with support from prominent party figures such as Bill and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The Democratic Party received $27 million in donations in a single day following the announcement of Harris’s candidacy.
Harris’s nomination will need to be confirmed at the Democratic National Convention, scheduled to be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22. Following this, the party will also need to select a vice-presidential candidate.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt on July 13, is reportedly gaining popularity across the country. This indicates that the Democratic Party’s candidate will need to mount a formidable campaign to compete against him.
