Harris: Americans Ready to Turn the Page on Trump Era

Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first interview since launching her presidential campaign, stated that Americans are ready to move on from the divisions she blames on Donald Trump. She asserted that Trump’s policies were designed to weaken the country’s character and divide the nation. In her interview with CNN, she affirmed that she will not ban fracking as president, a crucial issue in Pennsylvania, where the November elections could be decided. On the topic of immigration, Harris stressed her commitment to securing the border while acknowledging that her views have evolved since her time as a senator. She highlighted her work as California’s Attorney General, emphasizing her experience in combating transnational crime. Despite previous calls for closing immigration detention centers and decriminalizing illegal border crossings, Harris supported a bipartisan border security agreement that included funding for border wall construction. She attributed this shift to her experiences traveling across the country as Vice President, emphasizing the need for consensus and finding common ground on issues. Harris’s interview marked her first significant media engagement since President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, prompting criticism from Republicans and experts for her previous reluctance to address her record in detail.