Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Trade Blows in Heated Campaign Weekend

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed on the campaign trail over the weekend. Harris criticized Trump's record, calling him 'weird,' while Trump labeled Harris as a 'crazy liberal.' Harris' campaign received a boost following President Joe Biden's decision to drop his reelection bid.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-07-2024 06:58 IST | Created: 28-07-2024 06:58 IST
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Trade Blows in Heated Campaign Weekend
Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump intensified their rivalry on Saturday, marked by sharp exchanges as each candidate hit the campaign trail. Harris cast herself as the 'underdog' and labeled Trump as 'just plain weird,' a sentiment echoed by her supporters. Trump's response was equally pointed, describing Harris as a 'crazy liberal' unfit for presidency.

Harris's elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket followed President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race, significantly reshaping the campaign dynamics. Polls indicate Harris's entry has rapidly closed the gap between the rivals, with Trump's lead evaporating within days.

Harris, during a private fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, highlighted her prosecutorial background contrasting Trump's criminal record, aiming to present a forward-looking vision. Simultaneously, Trump rallied in Minnesota, focusing on public safety and immigration, while also addressing a cryptocurrency conference in Nashville, vowing to make the U.S. a leader in crypto regulations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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