Harris Rallies; Trump Takes Aim

Vice-President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign with a rally in Wisconsin, positioning herself as a former prosecutor against Donald Trump, whom she likened to criminals she had prosecuted. Harris's campaign has seen a significant fundraising boost and a slight lead in recent polls. She emphasized her experience as California's attorney general and outlined liberal priorities in her speech. She spoke on how America cannot go "backwards" with Donald Trump, citing issues like abortion and medicare. The crowd was noticeably more energetic at this rally than at previous rallies for Biden. Trump and his campaign have attacked Harris's record, particularly on border security and her perceived left-wing stance. In a call with reporters, Trump described Harris as a "radical left person" who would "destroy" the country, and expressed openness to debating her in September, stating, "I think she should be easier than Biden, because he was slightly more mainstream, but not much."