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Former US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Vice President Kamala Harris would present an easier opponent than President Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential race, speaking to CNN shortly after Biden’s announcement of not seeking reelection.
Biden, 81, expressed his support for Harris, 59, in a post on Sunday afternoon, following an open letter to Americans explaining his decision.
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats, it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this,” Biden posted on X.
The Trump campaign had already begun discussions about how it would redeploy campaign resources for the possibility of Biden’s dropping out, reported Reuters.
Advisers and allies of the Trump campaign have publicly assured reporters they are unconcerned about confronting Harris, intending to closely associate her with Biden’s record, especially on issues like immigration and inflation, according to Reuters.
In a statement following Biden’s decision to step aside, the Trump campaign labeled Harris as Biden’s “enabler in chief,” emphasizing their shared accountability for each other’s political records.
The Republican National Committee’s official YouTube channel released a two-minute video on Sunday criticizing Harris’ handling of immigration policies, accusing her of neglecting the issue.
Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race came amid mounting concerns within the Democratic Party regarding his mental acuity and ability to effectively compete against Trump, exacerbated by his perceived weak performance in the recent debate.
Currently in self-isolation at his Delaware residence after testing positive for COVID-19, Biden plans to address the nation later this week to discuss his decision in more detail.
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