Donald Trump took to Truth Social to mock Vice President Kamala Harris' polling numbers after she secured enough delegate support to become the Democratic Party's presumptive 2024 presidential nominee.
This comes after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Harris following weeks of pressure due to his poor debate performance on June 27.
Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, warned Democrats with a hint of sarcasm: "Be careful what you wish for."
He criticized Harris, labeling her as the "Biden-appointed 'Border Czar' who never visited the Border," and blamed her for what he called the "worst and most dangerous border anywhere in the world."
Trump boasted about his polling lead over Harris, suggesting that her nomination would benefit his campaign.
Polling Data and Analysis
According to NewsWeek, recent polls show a tight race between Trump and Harris.
A Quinnipiac University poll of 1,257 registered voters gave Trump a 2-point lead over Harris — 49 percent to 47 percent.
In a six-way hypothetical race including independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's lead increased to 4 points — 45 percent to 41 percent, with Kennedy at 6 percent.
This poll, conducted from July 19 to 21, has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points, indicating a close contest.
"The dramatic reset at the top of the Democratic ticket does little to move the race as Vice President Harris enters the fray with numbers similar to President Biden," noted Tim Malloy, a polling analyst at Quinnipiac University.
A Morning Consult survey of 4,001 adults also showed Trump leading Harris by 2 points — 47 percent to 45 percent — reflecting an improvement from Biden's previous 6-point deficit against Trump.
Polling USA's Curtis Fric advised caution in interpreting these early polls.
"I wouldn't personally put any real stock into the polls until the second week of August," Fric wrote on X.
He suggested allowing time for the news to "marinate" with the American public and for Harris to start her campaign efforts.
Harris' Campaign Plans
In response to her nomination, Harris expressed pride in earning the required delegate support. She emphasized her commitment to uniting the Democratic Party and the nation.
"Over the next few months, I'll be traveling across the country talking to Americans about everything on the line," Harris said. "I fully intend to unite our party and our nation, and defeat Donald Trump."
