Kamala Harris lashed out this Tuesday at her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, against former President Donald Trump, pointing out his legal troubles.
"I have seen predators of all kinds. Predators who harassed women, fraudsters who scammed consumers, cheaters who broke the rules of their own game. So listen to me when I say that I know guys like Donald Trump. And in this campaign, I will proudly fight against him," said the vice president and possible Democratic candidate for the November elections.
Before becoming vice president and then senator, Harris was the district attorney for the city of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and for the State of California from 2011 to 2017. Harris proudly highlighted her past linked to legality and justice in her first statement after Biden's resignation as the Democratic presidential candidate.
In her 17-minute speech, during which she was enthusiastically applauded by attendees, Kamala Harris called for votes to avoid a future of "chaos, fear, and hatred."
The vice president reviewed a list of liberal priorities and stated that, if elected, she would work to expand access to abortion, facilitate workers' union membership, and address the issue of gun violence.
He also warned that if Trump is reelected, he will grant tax breaks to large corporations, cut Social Security and Medicare, weaken the middle class, and reduce access to healthcare.
"When we stay united, we win," he said.
Joe Biden intervened in the event by phone and was clear about his desire for Harris to be his successor.
"I want to tell the whole team: hug her, [Harris] is the best," Biden said, his voice affected by illness.
"I know that yesterday's news was surprising and difficult to hear, but it was what had to be done. We continue fighting in this struggle 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 piece of your heart and soul that you have given to me and Kamala. I also want you to know that I will not be on the ballot, but I will remain fully committed [to the campaign]," said the current U.S. president.
"God bless you all and God bless the United States of America and Joe Biden," Harris said to conclude her speech.
After the end of her speech, her husband Doug Emhoff approached the podium, they held hands, and together they left the room where Harris held the first impromptu rally of her campaign to become the first woman to lead the White House in the 248 years of United States history.
Harris has raised 100 million dollars from just over one million unique donors and has recruited 58,000 new volunteers.
Harris was leading Trump with 44% to 42% among registered voters in the national Reuters/Ipsos survey, conducted on Monday and Tuesday after Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday and endorsed Harris as his successor.
Democrats have renewed hope that they can now defeat former president Donald Trump, and that hope is shared by candidates in other races.
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