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Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States. She was the Democratic Party candidate for the 2024 US presidential election, and lost against Republican Donald Trump.

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Präsident Donald Trump im Weißen Haus 2020

Präsident Donald Trump im Weißen Haus 2020

Does the outcome of the US elections matter to Africa?

The change in leadership in the United States inevitably marks a change in domestic policy and global influence.

Kamala Harris gives public concession speech at Howard University on November 6

Kamala Harris gives public concession speech at Howard University on November 6

What's next for US Democrats after a heavy election loss?

After Trump's victory, Democrats need to be a strong opposition party, and come up with their own convincing policies.

Lexis Zeidan (sitting, L) and Abbas Alawieh (standing, R), members of the "Uncommitted" movement in Michigan

Lexis Zeidan (sitting, L) and Abbas Alawieh (standing, R), members of the "Uncommitted" movement in Michigan

Why Arab-American voters switched to Trump in US election

Voters in Michigan, a swing state in the US election, say anger over Biden's support for Israel was key to their vote.

A photo of the accounts of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on X

A photo of the accounts of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on X

Fact check: Disinformation's impact on the US election

Mis- and disinformation spread like wildfire on social media platforms. Did this sway the vote?

Joe Biden's address to the nation in Washington during his first public appearance since Donald Trump's election win

Joe Biden's address to the nation in Washington during his first public appearance since Donald Trump's election win

Biden promises 'peaceful' transition in wake of Trump win

Joe Biden's address is the first in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election win.

To The Point (TOPO) am 07.11.2024

To The Point (TOPO) am 07.11.2024

Trump's triumph: What does it mean for Germany?

What will a new Trump Administration mean for the rest of the world?

Indian PM Modi with US President-elect Trump in Houston, 2019

Indian PM Modi with US President-elect Trump in Houston, 2019

What does Donald Trump's US election win mean for India?

Trump's return to power presents a complex landscape for India-US ties, ranging from containing China to trade issues.

Donald Trump points

Donald Trump points

How Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election

In the end, it wasn't even close. The election has left many worldwide asking: why did Americans vote for Trump again?

Olaf Scholz in front of the Capitol building in Washington

Olaf Scholz in front of the Capitol building in Washington

Trump's election victory is a nightmare for Germany

The German government is bracing itself for a difficult relationship — a scenario for which it is not really prepared.

A voter works on her ballot at a polling place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Election Day

A voter works on her ballot at a polling place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Election Day

The demographic groups that propelled Trump to presidency

A lukewarm response from traditional Democrat voters to Kamala Harris has helped put Donald Trump in the White House.

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 General Election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 General Election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Why President-elect Trump has to wait for his inauguration

Donald Trump has won the US election, but his official inauguration will last 11 weeks. Why so long?

Trump supporters in Atlanta, Georgia, react while watching as results are announced in their swing state.

Trump supporters in Atlanta, Georgia, react while watching as results are announced in their swing state.

US swing states key to Trump's presidential election win

Because of the Electoral College system in the US, "swing states" were key to Donald Trump's return to the White House.

US-Wahl 2024 | Palm Beach | Donald Trump und Melania nach Stimmabgabe

US-Wahl 2024 | Palm Beach | Donald Trump und Melania nach Stimmabgabe

Fact check: Trump repeats false US election fraud claim

Donald Trump has claimed that the US presidential election is being rigged in Philadelphia. Here's a DW debunking.

Supporters of Kamala Harris in Washington follow results on the mobile phones.

Supporters of Kamala Harris in Washington follow results on the mobile phones.

When will we know who the new US president is?

The outcome of the US presidential election could be known as soon as Election Day — or it could take weeks to confirm.

People queue up outside a building. There is a sign saying "vote here" with the US flag.

People queue up outside a building. There is a sign saying "vote here" with the US flag.

Counting all the votes could take weeks in US

DW looks at the most important steps and explains why it could take a while before the final official results are out.

The US Capitol in Washington is seen on a cloudy day

The US Capitol in Washington is seen on a cloudy day

US Senate is also up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives, 33 senators will be elected on Tuesday.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks next to his wife Melania Trump at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks next to his wife Melania Trump at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump on Election Day: 'I feel very confident'

Polling stations are open in all 50 US states in what's forecast to be one of the tightest presidential elections ever.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling location in the Freedom Town Hall in Freedom, Ohio, USA, 08 November 2022.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling location in the Freedom Town Hall in Freedom, Ohio, USA, 08 November 2022.

Why US votes for president don't all count the same

Some critics argue the Electoral College is outdated because states determine the outcome, not the popular vote.

voters using the chance to vote early

voters using the chance to vote early

Five things to follow as the US election results come in

Five things to follow in a addition to whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will end up in the White House.

Workers erect security fences near the White House

Workers erect security fences near the White House

What happens if the US election results are challenged?

Donald Trump contested the 2020 US presidential election, and there are concerns he might do the same again in 2024.

Workers boarding up a building in Washington DC with plywood

Workers boarding up a building in Washington DC with plywood

US election: Washington DC experiences calm before the storm

Ahead of the presidential election, the US capital is ramping up security measures to prevent a repeat of past riots.

An image showing headshots of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

An image showing headshots of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Harris and Trump wrap up 2024 election campaigns

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final pitches to pivotal Pennsylvania voters on the eve of US Election Day.

Voters cast their ballots for Early Voting at the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office

Voters cast their ballots for Early Voting at the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office

What happens on US Election Day? And after that?

Polls have opened in the US. Voters will decide whether to send Kamala Harris or Donald Trump to the White House.

A voter casts their ballot in a voting booth.

A voter casts their ballot in a voting booth.

Polls predict tight US election result. Will they be right?

The close presidential race is a challenge for opinion pollsters trying to represent the views of Americans.

Supreme Court at sundown on eve of Election Day, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

Supreme Court at sundown on eve of Election Day, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

How much will lawsuits influence the US election result?

With opinion polls tight, Republicans and Democrats are prepping legal strategies to help their candidate win in court.

sign reading "vote here/aqui"

sign reading "vote here/aqui"

What early voters say about the US presidential election

More than 77 million people have already cast their ballots in this year's presidential election.

A view of Donald Trump (L) greeting the audience on a festively lit stage at a campaign rally with his arms outstretched and hands up. He is flanked by 2 American flags on the right.

A view of Donald Trump (L) greeting the audience on a festively lit stage at a campaign rally with his arms outstretched and hands up. He is flanked by 2 American flags on the right.

America first 2.0? How Trump could upend the global order

Trump has vowed to double down on his "America first" policies. What would his White House return mean for the world?

A side view of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaking into a microphone she is holding in her left hand while gesturing with her right hand.

A side view of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaking into a microphone she is holding in her left hand while gesturing with her right hand.

How different would Kamala Harris be from Joe Biden?

A Kamala Harris election win would be historic for the US, but how many fresh ideas would she bring to the White House?

Supporters with American flags wait for Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Washington on Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

Supporters with American flags wait for Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Washington on Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

US election: What young male voters say about Trump, Harris

Young men in the US don't typically vote, but polls suggest that could change in the 2024 election.

A worker adjusts the US and EU flags prior to the arrival of European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

A worker adjusts the US and EU flags prior to the arrival of European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

EU braces for potential Donald Trump US election win

Donald Trump could upend EU trade relations and security, which is why the bloc is preparing for his White House return.

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Is Germany more prepared for a Donald Trump presidency?

A second Donald Trump presidency could upend trade relations and security cooperation. Is Berlin ready?

X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

Fact check: Elon Musk spreads US election lies

X owner Elon Musk is amplifying false claims about the US election and shaping public opinion. A look at three claims.

People attend the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 20, 2023 in Washington

People attend the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 20, 2023 in Washington

Why abortion rights matter more in the 2024 US election

Abortion has been an ongoing debate in the US for decades, but a recent Supreme Court ruling has supercharged the issue.

Charli XCX attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards at the Museum of Modern Art on October 29, 2024.

Charli XCX attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards at the Museum of Modern Art on October 29, 2024.

'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

'Brat,' the album that lived a life of its own this summer, has been declared by Collins Dictionary as its top word.

Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris tours the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris tours the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Michigan

Harris, Trump both prioritize US tech interests

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may differ on science, but both aim to protect US interests in developing new technology.

An attendee talks on the phone as he walks by a Trump poster during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

An attendee talks on the phone as he walks by a Trump poster during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

What do Africans think about the US election?

DW took to the streets of seven African countries to find out what citizens think about the US presidential election.

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

How Harris and Trump would run trade with China

DW looks at the US candidates' proposed plans — and how they could affect Asia's biggest economy, as well as the world.

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris use their phones at a campaign rally, in front of a large red sign that says VOTE

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris use their phones at a campaign rally, in front of a large red sign that says VOTE

US presidential campaign donations hit staggering high

A great deal is being spent in the final days of the campaign. Where did it all come from, and where did it go?

Lagos resident Afam Ugah wears a "Trump 2024" baseball cap as he speaks to DW.

Lagos resident Afam Ugah wears a "Trump 2024" baseball cap as he speaks to DW.

US election: Why Donald Trump is so popular in Nigeria

Many religious, socially conservative Nigerians are hoping Donald Trump will return to the White House after November 5.

Images of Kamala Harris (L) and Donald Trump (R) are superimposed on a blue background with white stars

Images of Kamala Harris (L) and Donald Trump (R) are superimposed on a blue background with white stars

What is the US Electoral College? And how does it work?

A small group of electors known as the Electoral College chooses the next US president. How does it work?

left to right: Kamala Harris, Olaf Scholz, Donald Trump

left to right: Kamala Harris, Olaf Scholz, Donald Trump

How could results of 2024 US election influence Germany?

Whoever wins the US presidential election, the outcome will have a significant impact on Germany.

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Fact check: Truths and fakes about Harris and Trump 

From sexism, to agism and racism, DW Fact check looks at what narratives and claims have been spread about Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential election.

Supporters wait for the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Washington

Supporters wait for the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Washington

Trump, Harris exchange attacks to sway undecided US voters

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made a final pitch to convince undecided voters in key swing states.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) shakes hands with US Vice President Kamala Harris

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) shakes hands with US Vice President Kamala Harris

US election: EU wants Kamala Harris in the White House

If Donald Trump returns as president, Europe would face major problems. But EU diplomats say they are prepared.

A graphic shows the US flag in the shape of the United States with several question marks next to it

A graphic shows the US flag in the shape of the United States with several question marks next to it

What else are US voters choosing on Election Day?

US voters won't just pick the next president. Seats in US Congress and state government posts are also up for grabs.

Italien | Wolodymyr Selenskyj in Rom

Italien | Wolodymyr Selenskyj in Rom

US election: What's at stake for Ukraine and Russia

Both major candidates for US president have very different views of Russia's war in Ukraine and American support.

Against a backdrop of cheering supporters and large white letters reading "FREEDOM," US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves to supporters as she takes the stage on the Ellipse south of the White House in Washington, DC.

Against a backdrop of cheering supporters and large white letters reading "FREEDOM," US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves to supporters as she takes the stage on the Ellipse south of the White House in Washington, DC.

At Trump Jan. 6 site, Harris tells voters to 'turn the page'

Kamala Harris delivered a final pitch to US voters at the site of Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 speech.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) board the Air Force Two passenger plane a day after Harris named Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) board the Air Force Two passenger plane a day after Harris named Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.

US election: Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate?

The governor of Minnesota supports progressive policies, and Democrats hope his everyman appeal can win rural votes.

"I voted" stickers cover a table at a voting location in Pennsylvania

"I voted" stickers cover a table at a voting location in Pennsylvania

New US voting rules could lead to election chaos

The US could face weeks of uncertainty after election day, with officials and democracy itself in the line of fire.

Jung, entschlossen, uneins - Wie Gen Z die Politik der USA prägt

Jung, entschlossen, uneins - Wie Gen Z die Politik der USA prägt

Young, determined, divided — how Gen Z shapes US politics

With state and national elections approaching in the US, the country is more divided than ever.