Americans react to Kamala Harris as Biden's choice to face Trump in presidential election

Following the unexpected news of U.S. President Joe Biden announcing he will step down as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats across the U.S. are expressing hope in Vice-President Kamala Harris as a worthy candidate to run against Donald Trump this November.

“[Harris] would be the only Democrat with the visibility to mount a strong campaign in this time, less than four months before Election Day,” political analyst Meena Bose said on Sunday, despite the Democratic National Convention (DNC), being less than a month away – giving Harris only four weeks to prepare a campaign.

Others were thrilled at the idea of not only the second Black president, but the first female to hold the title, too.

“I am excited for a much younger candidate. I think myself and others were kind of losing faith and Joe Biden's ability to serve another four years,” a student at Howard University said.

Though Biden, 81, has not yet addressed his decision to step down – outside the initial announcement made in a post shared to X – it is widely speculated that his age and health may have some relevance. This comes after a disastrous debate against Trump earlier in the month.

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[sundin]

Just remember 4 weeks ago the media was saying he was in great shape, even better than ever!

[sonybono]

What a sham propaganda video stop it already you're kidding nobody

[daniellesweeney]

Putin must be rolling on the floor laughing.

[westcoastwoodsman]

LOL...what a circus! The whole political theater in North America is just like watching a really bad soap opera.

[scrapbrainsinc]

Everyone interviewed in this video sounded like a paid actor.

[rzigmun]

Tell me your a far left news organization without telling me your a far left news organization

[mollygiovanna]

These people are really uninformed! Wow we are screwed!!!

[Pavlovshouse-udek]

So popular she got almost 1% of the votes in the last open primary.

[maxgong]

What did she even do in 3.5 years. These people didnt say anything except for her race and sex ?

[litterbug]

Laugh or cry
The circus is nationwide

[geoffreygushue]

''So, a Rabbi, a Priest and a Doctor walked into a bar...'' Sorry, I thought it was my turn to tell a joke, I'll wait my turn.

[thet]

Haha.. unelected and implemented. No citizen had any say who the nominee was going to be. This is so corrupt and our news media is terrible for not saying exactly what this is.. Gross

[tomsamek]

The world can be on fire, but the Democrats will run on DEI instead of merit, skills and experience.

[RoyalMetal]

Oh so NOW you say it was a disastrous debate.

[MariaVogel-rfmf]

It surprises me that everybody spoke in pro of the lady, and none opposed, that is hilarious 😂

[derekjohn]

She will be Americas first DEI presidential candidate.

[justmax]

Having her as president is a death sentence for America

[vincentlinger]

And let's not forget that at the same time she was jailing people for marijuana use she was in fact smoking it

[-chinainvadedbyheaven]

Whose paying off Global News to give this false reporting?

[xXscreamingkoalaXx]

I nearly injured myself with the number of times I facepalmed watching this video