Explore the remarkable journey of Kamala Harris, the first black female presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Discover how her career, personal experiences, and challenges culminated in a historic moment after Joe Biden’s decision to step aside.
Kamala Harris, the US vice-president, will have her first big interview since becoming the Democratic candidate for president. The pre-recorded interview, planned after some criticism of her avoiding media questions, will be with Dana Bash from CNN and will also include her running mate, Tim Walz.
It is expected to be a key moment for Harris to show her credibility after doing well in polls against Donald Trump. David Chalian, CNN’s political director, said, “This is the first time she will answer questions. It’s a chance to hear her talk about her ideas and plans for the future in an open setting.”
Republicans have wanted Harris to answer questions live. Some are making fun of the interview setup, suggesting she is avoiding tough questions by having Walz there.
From energizing a revitalized campaign to breaking fundraising records, delve into the unique story behind Kamala’s ascent and the significant questions it raises.
In other news, officials at Arlington National Cemetery have reported that two staff members from Donald Trump’s campaign shoved and verbally abused an employee. Trump was there for a ceremony honoring 13 US servicemen and women who died in a 2021 attack in Afghanistan.
What do the Arlington officials say happened? They stated that one of their workers was “verbally abused” and pushed when telling the Trump staffers that only cemetery workers could take photos in a specific area where recent US casualties are buried. They added, “Federal law bans political activities in military cemeteries.”
Reaction from the Trump Team
JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, called the situation a media overreaction to “a little disagreement.” He later accused the media of making it seem like Trump filmed a commercial at a gravesite.
Kamala Harris’ journey
Five years ago, Ms. Harris was a senator from California trying to become the Democratic candidate for president. She started her job in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and became the top prosecutor for San Francisco in 2003. Later, she was the first woman and the first black person elected as California’s attorney general, the top lawyer in the state. This helped her win a seat as California’s junior US senator in 2017.
However, she did not succeed in her presidential campaign in 2020. Even though she did well in debates, her unclear policies hurt her campaign. It ended in less than a year, but Mr. Biden brought her back into the spotlight by choosing her as his running mate.
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