Before 2019 ended, a mysterious virus outbreak took the world by storm. At the time, who was the de facto leader of the world? Yes, Mr. Trump 1.0. Governments worldwide, including the United States, struggled to handle this health crisis. Eventually, the 2020 election arrived. We had Trump vs. Biden. Many still believe Trump won that election. It was apparent that Biden didn’t campaign as actively; fear of the virus led to calls for mail-in voting. A process like that, on such a large scale, created space for all kinds of speculation about election integrity. When the results came in, especially the next morning with Biden pulling ahead with thin margins in some battleground states, chaos erupted.
To this day, in 2024, Trump has not officially conceded the 2020 election, and I doubt he ever will. The fallout from that election ultimately led to Trump’s second impeachment—a historic moment, as no president had ever been impeached twice. January 6th, the day the election was to be certified in Congress, resulted in an insurrection that’s still fresh in our minds, with many of Trump’s supporters imprisoned. Trump’s first term or Trump 1.0, was plagued by constant leaks from within his administration. Contrast this with the Biden administration, where leaks have been far less frequent, we barely heard anything from that administration in the last four years. If that doesn’t seem like sabotage to some, I don’t know what would.
One thing Trump’s first term accomplished, though, was a period of no new wars for America. Remember, America is an empire, and empires are almost always engaged in conflict. Going four years without entering a new war is a feat worth noting.
Turning to Kamala Harris, we saw Biden come to power with her as his vice president. Many believe this was planned for a long time. When Biden ran in the primaries, it was a tough race, with Harris as one of his opponents. Their debates are still up on YouTube, showing their early competition. But when Biden clinched the nomination, the Democratic machine rallied behind him, and Harris was selected as his running mate. Like most Americans, I vividly remember the moment.
In these past four years, Harris has served as Biden’s VP, but many feel things haven’t gone well for the country. Remember the southern border ? I often hear this sentiment from patients, their families, and colleagues. Very few people I encounter express genuine enthusiasm for her leadership. It’s worth noting that during the Democratic primaries, Harris didn’t win a single delegate, dropping out early to support Biden. Party politics can be complicated, it’s how people tend to view a nation.
Come November 2024, Harris has now emerged as the party’s candidate, facing Trump 2.0. How did this happen? As recently as July, Biden, now in his 80s, was still seeking re-election. But after an abysmal performance during the debate with Mr. Trump, it became clear he was struggling. He appeared frail and cognitively declined. Observing him as a clinician, I could see he was unwell. No mal intentions intended. So, the party quickly moved forward without him, realizing that a head-to-head race against Trump would be unwinnable. So overnight, the party rallied hard behind Ms.
Harris, and orchestrated a massive convention in Chicago, where Harris received endorsements from top Democrats, officially kicking off her campaign.
In less than 24 hours, her campaign raised over $100 million in contributions, a testament to the momentum and support she now commands.
Both candidates have already made history. If Trump wins, he will be the first U.S. president with two impeachments, two assassination attempts, and multiple indictments. If Harris wins, she’ll be America’s first female president, reaching this office without winning a single primary delegate in 2020 and somewhat in 2024. Many Americans are uneasy about Harris as president, saying they didn’t vote for her rise to this level. But one thing is certain: America is an endlessly fascinating place when I sit back and analyze everything I see.
God bless America.
And I remain your humble friend, Ronnie Law
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