Overall, almost all presidents would vote against Donald Trump and therefore for Kamala Harris, the only candidate with a chance of overthrowing him.
Georges-Louis Bouchez (MR)
“Seen from the outside, there are no candidates who really stand out. Harris has shown elements in his communication that are rather questionable. Trump is not really at an age to compete anymore. His repeated excesses…excess must not become the norm in politics. Basically, it’s complicated to make a choice. Today, we do not know any of the candidates’ strong proposals since what we hear from them are essentially insults.”
Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés): Kamala Harris
“The vote in the USA is crucial for American democracy but also for global geopolitical stability. This is why I would choose the Democratic candidate. Choosing Kamala Harris means choosing nuance in this electoral campaign marked by violence, fake news, racism, low blows… Choosing Kamala Harris also means choosing to elect the first woman President of the USA, a big step for equality between women and men so dear to our Les Engagés movement.”
Paul Magnette (PS): Kamala Harris
“If I were American, I would definitely vote for Kamala Harris. It carries a project for a more egalitarian, fairer society, which wants education to remain affordable for every young person, from school to university. She defends the reduction in the price of medicines as well as fairer taxation for low and middle wages. For example, she wants to lower taxes on the middle classes and increase the minimum wage. To finance these latest measures, she wants to increase taxes on large companies and the richest people. Finally, she also defends the rights and freedoms of everyone, starting with access to the right to abortion for women and the fight against racism. Her accession to the presidency would also be historic since she would be the first female President of the United States.
Samuel Cogolati (Ecolo) : Kamala Harris
“Without hesitation for a single second: Kamala Harris. She is the only candidate capable of blocking the road to Donald Trump and his insane project, his anti-climate policy, and his worrying positions. For us, there is no shadow of a doubt: we must realize the danger that Trump represents, a real risk for American democracy and global stability We are already facing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. of a friend of Vladimir Putin or Benjamin Netanyahu to achieve world peace. We support Kamala Harris, as do the rest of the Greens in Europe.
Sophie Rohonyi (DéFI): Kamala Harris
“Kamala Harris. It’s obvious! She is competent, progressive, and pragmatic, where Trump is crazy, retrograde and conspiratorial. She has the courage to confront those who put Americans in danger: pro-gun lobbies, anti-abortion lobbies and perpetrators of gender-based and sexual violence. At each stage of her impressive career, she was expected at the turn and demonstrated that she had the build to assume her high responsibilities. Kamala Harris wants every citizen to have their place in society, whatever their gender, origin, sexual orientation… Her fight for Justice and equality is the fight of her life. Where Trump only stirs up hatred and division to achieve his ends. Harris is a stateswoman. Not Trump.
Germain Mugemangango (PTB): Against Trump
“At least against Trump. If I am in a state won by the Democrats, I would vote for a third independent candidate from the left. If I am in a “swing state”, I would vote for Kamala Harris by holding my nose, and preparing for the upcoming battles against her. I am not keen on either of the two main candidates because Trump and Harris both defend, each in their own way, the interests of large American multinationals (which also finance their campaigns). both support US imperialism in the world and support the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza. But Trump’s authoritarianism at the national level risks severely limiting the spaces of expression and protest for youth, workers and unions. were able to make some progress under the Biden administration.”
Bart De Wever (N-VA): No comments
The president of the N-VA did not wish to respond to this request on the grounds that the N-VA never comments on American elections.
Sammy Mahdi (CD&V) : Kamala Harris
“Kamala Harris, but not with complete conviction. The most important task for all future American presidents is to lead the country out of deep polarization. Trump is an arsonist, but the current generation of Democrats is fueling him by granting too little attention to the concerns of right-wing and conservative Americans Democrats pay too little attention to rural economic decline, the impact of lax migration policies, and the need to establish moral boundaries on ethical questions. Both parties are radicalized on a lot of difficult issues. They need a strong centrist party.
Conner Rousseau (Forward) : Kamala Harris
“Where extremists like Trump rule, prosperity, freedom and security diminish. So he would vote for Kamala Harris. For prosperity. For freedom. For security. For America and the rest of the world.”
Nadia Naji and Jeremie Vaneeckhout (Groen): Harris
“Harris. Her inaction on Netanyahu’s war crimes is unacceptable, and her climate plans are insufficient. Yet Ms. Harris remains the only serious presidential candidate, offering real hope for a better future. She is committed to protecting Americans’ access to health care, reducing child poverty, defending women’s right to control their bodies, and ensuring respect for the rule of law Trump, in contrast, represents a direct threat, not only to the integrity of the rule of law, but also to the security of Europe and Asia. His presidency has been marked by division and controversy, with a campaign based on the. disinformation and polarizing rhetoric. His plans to restrict abortion rights and mass deportation go against the values of many Americans If we want to move forward on climate, social justice and international cooperation, it is essential. that a second Trump term be avoided.”
Eva De Bleeker (Open VLD) : Kamala Harris
“Kamala Harris. To protect women’s rights. To protect the rule of law. So that Europe can have a reliable partner.”
Tom Van Grieken (Vlaams Belang)
The president of Vlaams Belang did not respond to our repeated requests. However, we can deduce that his preference would be for the Republican candidate given that he is aligned with his nationalist, conservative and anti-immigration positions. In 2018, Tom Van Grieken had a warm meeting with Steve Bannon, the former advisor to Donald Trump who came to Europe to try to unify the radical rights with his organization The Movement.
