A new dynamic in electoral politics
The political scene in the United States has undergone a significant turn with the change of leadership within the Democratic Party, leaving behind the figure of Joe Biden. This shift has been prompted by the recent nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, a situation that has been immediately exploited by her most prominent Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Trump attacks the new opposition
During his first rally after Biden’s resignation announcement, the former president spared no effort to criticize Harris. In forceful statements, he has described the recently elected as ‘a radical of the left’, noting that her ascension was the result of the weakness of a president who, according to him, ‘has been the most incompetent in history’.
Campaign strategy and rhetoric
In his speech, Trump has maintained the same technique he used against his previous opponents, now focusing on the figure of Kamala Harris. His rhetoric includes accusations of incompetence and dishonesty, promising to expose what he calls “the true nature” of the vice president.
Comparisons with figures on the left
Trump has not hesitated to compare Harris to other figures on the left, such as the well-known senator Bernie Sanders. Her claim that Harris is even more liberal than Sanders has become a pillar of her argument against her, as well as giving her a new nickname: ‘border czar’, in reference to her handling of the border policies
Transform the scenario in your favor
Trump has used Biden’s resignation to present it as a triumph of his campaign strategy. His intention has been to position Biden’s decision as a reflection of democratic incapacity, and to urge Americans to question Harris’s credibility, repeating that ‘she cannot be trusted’.
The road to the presidency
With the competition now clear before him, Trump plans to continue using smear and attrition tactics to consolidate himself in the electoral landscape, with the goal of achieving a return to the White House in the next election.
