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Kamala Harris’s student loan forgiveness program, offering $20,000 relief to Pell Grant-eligible, business-starting, economically disadvantaged community members, was deemed insufficient to challenge Trump’s faux-populism. Despite shared biracial, bicultural background, Harris failed to impress as a candidate. However, the author, a journalist, surprisingly found themselves supporting Harris for 2024, despite initial skepticism and professional impartiality. The sudden surge of endorsements and support for Harris, possibly due to Biden’s withdrawal or fear of Trump’s momentum, was unexpected.