Following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the presumptive Democratic nominee, causing significant shifts in public opinion and election prediction markets. International relations scholars and recent polls indicate that Harris holds an advantage over former President Donald Trump in terms of leadership qualities such as honesty and commitment to democracy. Harris is also leading in key battleground states, with a nine-point lead in Wisconsin and smaller margins in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Despite Trump's reputation for economic management, some surveys now show voters trust Harris more on economic issues. Trump's recent controversial statements and possible PTSD following an assassination attempt have raised concerns among his allies about his campaign's viability. The Democratic Party is capitalizing on this momentum, with Harris's campaign energizing her base and eroding previous confidence in Trump's electoral prospects.