ATLANTA, USA: As Kamala Harris celebrates her 60th birthday on Sunday, she finds herself in the final stages of a closely contested election against 78-year-old Donald Trump, the oldest presidential candidate in U.S. history. Age has been a focal point in this campaign, with President Joe Biden having stepped aside due to concerns about his mental sharpness, leaving Harris to take on Trump in a fierce battle for the presidency.
With just over two weeks until Election Day on November 5, the race is extremely tight, with polls suggesting a virtual tie. Both Harris and Trump are focusing heavily on key battleground states, especially Pennsylvania, where the election could be won or lost.
Harris has repeatedly targeted Trump’s mental fitness, mocking his unscripted speeches and his apparent exhaustion during debates. At a rally in Atlanta, she criticized him for avoiding interviews, labeling his ramblings as “nonsense.”
Meanwhile, Trump has fought back, recently delivering a marathon speech in Pennsylvania and dismissing Harris’s criticisms by questioning her energy levels. His campaign has emphasized his “excellent health” and dismissed concerns about his age.
In addition to their personal appearances, both candidates have deployed surrogates to sway voters in critical states. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has campaigned for Trump in Pennsylvania, offering $1 million daily cash awards to voters who sign his petition. Harris, on the other hand, has enlisted pop stars Lizzo and Usher to rally support, with both emphasizing the historic nature of her candidacy as the potential first female president of the U.S.