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- Vice President Kamala Harris likely to become the Democratic nominee for president.
- Harris’s nomination has sparked a surge in donations and a chance to reshape immigration narrative.
- Her background includes opposing Trump’s immigration policies and advocating for DACA and fair immigration reform.
- Harris has worked on addressing the root causes of migration from Central America.
A New Chapter in U.S. Politics: Kamala Harris’s Emergence
Following President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to lead the Democratic ticket. With the necessary delegate support and endorsements, her nomination seems imminent.
Harris’s potential candidacy has re-energized the Democratic base, evident from the record-breaking $81 million in donations received post-announcement. This shift presents an opportunity to pivot from the Biden administration’s right-leaning immigration stance to policies that balance the nation’s needs and values, contrasting with Trump’s extreme deportation proposals.
As a senator, Harris was a vocal critic of Trump’s immigration policies, including the “zero tolerance” policy and the rescission of DACA. She has also led bipartisan efforts to address visa backlogs and proposed executive actions to expand protections for undocumented immigrants.
In her vice-presidential role, Harris has concentrated on global migration, spearheading initiatives to tackle the root causes of migration from Central America. Her efforts have resulted in significant private investments and U.S. aid to the region, aiming to foster economic growth and combat corruption and violence.
With global displacement at its highest since World War II and shifting migration patterns, the next president will face complex immigration challenges. Harris’s background and commitment to combating misinformation about immigrants position her as a candidate capable of steering the U.S. towards a more inclusive and fair immigration system.
As the presumptive Democratic candidate, Harris’s task will be to remind Americans of the dangers of Trump’s immigration policies and to highlight the positive contributions of immigrants to the nation’s fabric.
