Harvard Panel Dissects Tumultuous 2024 Election and Campaign Shakeups

Trump's team reflects on their victory, Harris' campaign defends its strategy, and Biden's withdrawal reshaped the race.

Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance in June led to his withdrawal from the race, paving the way for Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during the campaign, significantly altering his team's strategy and event logistics.
The Harris campaign faced criticism for its approach and limited public appearances, as Trump’s team claimed their candidate 'outworked' Harris.
Trump’s campaign strategically avoided pushing Biden out of the race prematurely, preparing for various Democratic replacements, including Harris, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton.
Despite raising $1.5 billion in just over 100 days, Harris' campaign struggled to define its message and counter Trump’s targeted outreach.