Harris Declares U.S. Ready to Move Past Hate, Takes Aim at Trump

US Presidential Elections: Kamala Harris delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump , signaling a clear departure from the politics of division and hate. At the Congressional Black Caucus’s Phoenix Awards the US Vice President addressed the stark contrasts between her administration’s agenda and the former President’s, emphasizing their commitment to healthcare, reproductive rights, and economic opportunity. 

Harris asserted, “Now the baton is in our hands. I truly believe that America is ready to turn the page on the politics of division and hate, and to do it, our nation is counting on the leadership in this room.” Her comments were a direct challenge to Trump’s “concepts of a plan” on healthcare, contrasting them with the concrete plans of the current administration.

Biden’s Rebuke and Vision

President Joe Biden , also present at the event, reiterated his reasons for seeking the presidency. “In 2020, I ran for president to redeem the soul of America, to restore decency and dignity to the office of the president,” Biden said. He underscored his commitment to rebuilding the middle class and uniting the country.

Biden sharply criticized Trump’s support for the January 6 insurrectionists and his contrasting response to peaceful protesters demanding justice for George Floyd. “My predecessor calls the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol on January 6 ‘patriots,’ but when peaceful protesters marched for justice for George Floyd, Trump wanted to send in the military,” Biden said.

A Call for Unity

Biden also condemned Republican presidential nominee JD Vance for his racist accusations against Haitian-American immigrants and warned against “old ghosts in new garments” seeking to undermine democracy. “We need to reject hate and lies to win the battle for the soul of the nation,” Biden urged, calling for the preservation of democracy and a unified effort to combat divisive rhetoric.