**Harris launches presidential campaign, with focus on economic justice**.
US Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her 2024 presidential campaign on Saturday, January 28, 2023, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race. Harris, who is the first woman and first Black person to serve as vice president, announced her candidacy in a video message posted on social media..
In her announcement video, Harris highlighted her record in office, including her work on issues such as economic justice, healthcare, and climate change. She also criticized the Biden administration, arguing that it has not done enough to address the needs of working-class Americans..
Harris’s entry into the race shakes up the Democratic field, which has been relatively quiet since Biden announced his intention to run for re-election. Other potential Democratic challengers include former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and California Governor Gavin Newsom..
**Trump announces 2024 presidential bid**.
Former President Donald Trump announced his 2024 presidential bid on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump, who lost the 2020 election to Biden, has been teasing a potential run for months, and his announcement was widely expected..
In his announcement speech, Trump repeated many of the same claims he made during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, including his assertion that the 2020 election was stolen from him. He also promised to make America great again, and to put America first..
Trump’s entry into the race has energized the Republican base, and he is considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. However, he faces a number of challenges, including investigations into his conduct by the Justice Department and the House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack..
**DeSantis emerges as a potential Republican frontrunner**.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a potential frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. DeSantis, who is a close ally of Trump, has been praised by conservatives for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his support for conservative policies..
DeSantis has not yet announced whether he will run for president, but he has taken steps that suggest he is considering a run. He has raised a large amount of money and has been traveling to early primary states..
If DeSantis does decide to run, he would be a formidable challenger to Trump. DeSantis is popular among Republican voters, and he has a record of winning elections in a swing state..
**Newsom considers a presidential run**.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering a run for president in 2024. Newsom, who is a Democrat, is a rising star in the party, and he has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his progressive policies..
Newsom has not yet announced whether he will run for president, but he has taken steps that suggest he is considering a run. He has raised a large amount of money and has been traveling to early primary states..
If Newsom does decide to run, he would be a strong contender for the Democratic nomination. Newsom is popular among Democratic voters, and he has a record of winning elections in a large and diverse state..
**The 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. With a number of strong candidates in the running, the outcome is far from certain.**.
