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Biden and Trump Strive to Strengthen Coalitions in Battleground Georgia
The headwinds facing President Joe Biden’s reelection bid are as evident in Georgia as in any battleground state. Equally apparent are the challenges Donald Trump faces in leveraging these headwinds.
The president and his predecessor are set to face off in a historic CNN debate Thursday night in Atlanta — the first for either man since the 2020 election. This debate is taking place in one of the nation’s most competitive swing states and is a notable example of a Republican electorate that did not fully support Trump as he sought to penalize those who did not endorse his false claims of widespread election fraud.
“President Trump still has to earn these Republican voters,” said Kelvin King, a prominent Black supporter of Trump in Georgia during the 2016 and 2020 elections. “He can win, but he’s got to earn it.”
King, who engaged with Republicans across Georgia’s 159 counties during an unsuccessful bid for the US Senate in 2022, emphasized that Trump should focus more on presenting his future plans rather than revisiting past controversies. Georgia is among the battlegrounds Trump is aiming to reclaim, alongside Arizona, while also targeting Nevada, which he lost twice. Biden could lose all three and still secure reelection if he maintains the “blue wall” of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, as well as a single electoral vote in Nebraska.
To keep all pathways open, Democrats are heavily investing in Georgia. Over a dozen campaign offices have opened in the state, including one recently inaugurated by Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Through this office right here, we will gather, we will organize, we will build community, we will build a coalition,” Harris said. “There is power in the collective and in our unity.”
The challenge of maintaining this coalition is one of the most pressing issues facing the Biden campaign.
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Trump Appoints Energy Executive as Energy Department Head; Biden Heads to Amazon Rainforest
President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive, to head the US Energy Department. Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, is known for his scepticism regarding climate change and is expected to advance Trump’s agenda of increasing fossil fuel production.
Trump praised Wright in a statement, describing him as a “key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.” The president-elect also announced that Wright will serve on a newly formed Council of National Energy, which aims to guide the United States toward energy dominance through deregulation and encouraging private sector investments.
In related news, Trump’s campaign revealed that Will Scharf, one of the president-elect’s personal lawyers, will become the assistant to the president and White House staff secretary. Trump highlighted Scharf’s legal expertise, referring to him as a “highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team.”
Scharf notably represented Trump in a Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity, where the court ruled that Trump was partially immune from prosecution for actions taken during his presidency. In his new role, Scharf will manage key documents, including reports and briefings for the president.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to visit the Amazon rainforest later today, where he will engage with Brazilian indigenous leaders. This visit underscores his administration’s commitment to environmental and conservation efforts on a global scale.
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Trump Announces Key Appointments: Elise Stefanik as UN Ambassador, Tom Homan as Border Tsar
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled two significant appointments as he prepares for his return to the White House in January. Elise Stefanik, a 40-year-old New York Congresswoman, has been confirmed as Trump’s choice for the role of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Additionally, Trump has appointed Tom Homan, 62, to be his “border tsar.” Homan previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Trump’s first term.
This move comes as the Republican Party inches closer to securing full control of Congress. The GOP has already captured a majority in the Senate and is three seats away from winning the House of Representatives. The Republicans currently hold 215 seats, while Democrats have 210. Control of the 218-seat majority in the House would grant Republicans significant legislative power, including initiating spending bills and launching impeachment proceedings.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce Homan’s appointment, saying, “Tom Homan will be in charge of our Nation’s Borders (‘The Border Czar’), including… the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security.” Trump emphasized Homan’s role in deportation efforts, adding, “Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”
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Biden to Host Trump at White House for Transition Talks Next Week
President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office next week. This tradition of sitting presidents welcoming their successors has been observed for decades, though it was notably absent in 2020 when Trump did not extend the invitation to Biden.
These meetings typically focus on the transition period and key considerations for establishing a new administration. During their sessions, outgoing and incoming presidents often discuss both domestic and foreign policy and emphasize a smooth transition of power.
In 2016, President Barack Obama hosted Trump and later said they agreed to collaborate for the good of the country. Similarly, when President George W. Bush met President-elect Obama in 2008, they talked about economic and security matters, while Laura Bush and Michelle Obama explored the White House grounds.
This upcoming meeting between Biden and Trump marks a significant step as the nation prepares for the presidential transition.
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