 It was a tough race. It's brutal now. With the greatest respect, I don't think he's up for it. A handful of heavyweight donors also publicly weighing in, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, saying he needs to step aside. The uncertainties increased the spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris. She has publicly backed the president. She told the Essence Festival in New Orleans Saturday that reelecting Donald Trump would put democracy under threat. You have the former president.