With the 2024 elections drawing near, tensions between different political groups grow higher as people question who should be elected the next President of the United States of America. Electing the President of the United States in a time of domestic turmoil given its significant influence on international politics is a crucial decision for American citizens and one that will be scrutinized by many worldwide.
Despite an overwhelming number of candidates for the elections, most, if not all, of them lie in the shadow of the two men who battled for the presidency in 2020: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. President Biden, who recently turned 81, has drawn much skepticism with regard to his age, an issue already debated in 2020. Former President Donald Trump’s troubles in his recent NY fraud trial and the tumultuous end to his presidency have, like Biden, brought skepticism to his campaign.
Recently, the Biden administration has worked with the Israeli cabinet in order to negotiate a deal with Hamas to de-escalate the conflict. Working with outside countries such as Qatar and Egypt, the administration has also sought to close an agreement that would free three American hostages; the end goal being, to free all U.S. hostages. On November 21st, the President stated, “I have no higher priority than ensuring the safety of Americans held hostage around the world.” In addition to the aid for Israel and Gaza, the Biden administration has also worked to resolve and support other crises, including the war in Ukraine. The Biden administration will highlight both of these attempts to resolve and aid foreign countries in its campaign.
Donald Trump’s campaign will seek to highlight his reforms in illegal immigration and national aid during his presidential term from 2017-2021. So far in his campaign, Trump has touted plans to further crackdown on illegal immigration as a way to secure the country, bringing safety and order to both Americans and immigrants seeking to enter the country. Many immigrants have been injured in attempts to cross the border, and Trump argues that he will eliminate this through more security measures. Trump has already received an endorsement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whose state holds the longest border with Mexico. Additionally, the Trump campaign plans to bring military aid “closer to home.” While in office, he considered using the military as a mechanism to reduce, and eventually eradicate drug cartels in Mexico. The cartels have not only run in Mexico but have also spread their supplies throughout the globe, including in the United States. Trump’s campaign hopes that this strategy will appeal to voters.
