The US Election 2024: Trump's comeback or Harris's rise?

The US election is already shaping up to be historic and extraordinary. As we stand in the current political context, a series of dramatic events have taken place that have turned this election into a tense battle. In particular, Joe Biden's disastrous performance in the presidential debates, an unprecedented assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and a viral photo of his bloodied face with a fist have significantly grabbed news headlines. In the wake of all these events, on July 21, Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the race two weeks before the Democratic National Convention. These events sealed Biden's legacy and instilled a new hope among women voters to ensure women's empowerment.

Joe Biden's debate performance was a disaster. Frequent language mistakes during his speeches, off-topic answers, and distractions by opponents made a deep impression on the public. This disaster mainly raised questions about his physical and mental abilities. In addition, Donald Trump, maintaining his traditional aggressive and gracious stance, wanted to make a strong comeback. But an unprecedented assassination attempt on him and a picture of his bloody face going viral on social media has once again brought him into a different light.
The attempted attack made Trump the centre of sympathy, fueling renewed enthusiasm among his supporters.
Kamala Harris is now one of the leading contenders for Joe Biden's departure and the Democratic nomination. However, Harris faces several challenges, one of which is battling Trump's newfound sympathy. Besides, politicians around the world hailed Harris' candidacy. Leaders and political analysts from various countries believe the United States can begin a new chapter under Harris' leadership. In particular, Harris' multifaceted experience and political skills make her a worthy candidate.
Kamala Harris and her team are already preparing hard for the election. Her campaign includes various social issues, economic restructuring, health care, and tackling climate change. Harris plans to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all classes of people in society. Her political strategy is to garner the attention of the masses and gain their support. On the other side, Donald Trump continues his solid and aggressive campaign. He aims to regroup his former supporters and attract new voters. Trump's political strategy has always been aggressive and provocative, creating a strong belief among his supporters, reports DT.
The upcoming election is going to be a great war. The fight between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is not just between two candidates but between two different ideologies. This election will prove which way the US wants to go. Harris' candidacy could set a new precedent for women's empowerment, and Trump's return could be a beacon of new hope for his supporters. This election will not only determine the future of the United States but also usher in a new chapter in world politics.
Trump's controversial past and Harris' new vision -- what will American voters choose? The outcome of this election will have a profound impact not only on the US but the entire world.
Professor Dr Sujit Kumar Datta is the Chairman of the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and a Non-resident Fellow, Hong Kong Research Centre for Asian Studies (RCAS). He can be reached at datta.ir@cu.ac.bd