With just 100 days left until the 2024 presidential election, the stage is set for a wild ride. In the past month alone, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have faced numerous challenges, including debates, health scares, and legal battles.
As Trump and his aides prepare for a potentially brutal campaign, they’re likely to face numerous obstacles, including ongoing legal challenges. Trump has already been found civilly liable for sexually abusing and defaming author E. Jean Carroll, and guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. He’s also been fined $364 million in a civil fraud case, pending appeals.
Despite these setbacks, Trump has had some victories in court, including a Supreme Court ruling that granted him immunity from prosecution for official acts undertaken while in office. This decision has had significant repercussions for his federal election subversion case, and his Georgia election racketeering trial has been sidetracked by a sex scandal involving the local district attorney.
Meanwhile, Biden has faced his own challenges, including primary challengers and an impeachment inquiry over his family’s business interests. His son Hunter has also been found guilty in a federal gun case, and is set to face trial in September on tax charges.
As the campaign heats up, Trump and his Democratic challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, are already feuding over the second debate, which is set to take place on September 10. Trump has advocated for Fox to host the debate instead of ABC, while Harris has accused him of backpedaling.
Despite the chaos, Harris is gaining momentum, with some polls showing her tied with Trump. She’s also raised $130 million in just a few days, and has a united Democratic Party behind her.
As the campaign enters its final stretch, Trump is trying out new monikers for Harris, including “Lyin’ Kamala” and “Laughin’ Kamala.” He’s also attempting to define her as a “radical left lunatic” who is weak on immigration and crime.
In response, Harris is trying to frame the election as a choice between a prosecutor and a felon, the future and the past, and freedom and chaos. She’s also leveraging her prosecutorial experience to try to gain an edge over Trump.
As the next 100 days unfold, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen next. But one thing is certain: this election will be one for the history books.
