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Harris says US is ready to 'turn the page' on Trump

US Vice-President Kamala Harris defended her shifts on policy, President Joe Biden, and her time in the White House in her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee

The US vice-president, Kamala Harris, has used her first broadcast interview of the election campaign to set out her vision for what she would do if she becomes president, promising to "turn the page" on Donald Trump. Speaking to the American network CNN, the Democratic candidate defended her shift in position on key political issues. She insisted her values had not changed on illegal immigration and climate change. She also said she could appoint a Republican to her cabinet, to include people "with different views and experiences". Donald Trump dismissed the interview as "boring".

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  • Fri 30 Aug 2024 05:06GMT