Next week, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will embark on their first combined campaign trip since the US president unexpectedly decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential contest against Donald Trump.
On August 15, Biden and his vice president will make an appearance at an event in the Maryland state of Maryland, close to Washington, D.C., in an effort to strengthen his legacy in his final months in office and endorse the new Democratic ticket.
The White House said in a statement on Friday that the two would “discuss the progress they are making to lower costs for the American people,” with more information to follow.
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Since Biden declared he was resigning after a catastrophic debate against Trump that exposed doubts about his age and mental capacity, Harris has energized the Democratic Party.
With a string of sold-out rallies, unprecedented fundraising, and the elimination of Republican former president Trump’s poll lead, the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president in US history has made history.
With over six months remaining until his successor takes office in January, Biden, on the other hand, has maintained a low profile and made few public appearances during what has turned into a lame duck presidency.
The president was not anticipated to make any significant political appearances in support of Harris until the Democratic National Convention, which begins in Chicago on August 19. The president is now enjoying a long weekend at his Delaware beach house.
However, there have also been indications that the seasoned Democrat, who is getting ready to retire from US politics after almost five decades, is eager to further his legacy.
