In a newly surfaced audio recording, former president Donald Trump shares his opinion on who might lead the Democratic party's presidential ticket in the next election cycle. On the leaked conversation, Trump claims that current Vice President Kamala Harris has the inside track for the 2024 nomination based on his view of other potential candidates.
While the source and exact timing of the recording are still unclear, on it Trump is heard dismissing Harris's qualifications but acknowledges she may end up as the party's standard bearer. He refers to Harris as “bad” and “pathetic” but suggests Democrats may select her as their choice since the other possibilities are even worse in his estimation.
The leaked comments provide a rare unscripted perspective from Trump on the current political landscape and his view of the opposition. While speculation about 2024 matchups is still in early stages, Harris emerges as a front-runner in many polls of Democrat voters. It remains to be seen if she will ultimately join the race or if other figures like President Biden or Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg may also throw their hats in the ring.
