What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's music choices say about the 2024 race

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 07:00

A composite image of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump dancing — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have picked walk-up songs that underline their campaign's themes.
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Campaign songs are a staple of presidential elections.
Vice President Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's "Freedom."
Trump is mostly sticking by his longtime use of "God bless the USA"

The themes of the 2024 race are apparent before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the stage.

Drawing on the long history of campaign music, Harris, Trump, and their respective running mates have fine-tuned their playlists in the final sprint before Election Day.