Political Realities and Future Scenarios: The Unlikely Coalition Between Trump and Harris

Recent discussions have sparked interest in the highly speculative pairing of Donald Trump as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President for the 2024 elections. This piece explores the feasibility, pitfalls, and historical precedents of such an arrangement, underlining why such a coalition is highly improbable.

Historical Precedents and Political Feasibility

Historically, the idea of a highly polarized political party placing such figures as Trump and Harris in prominent positions is exceptionally rare. Cases like Adams and Jefferson, or Johnson and Lincoln, provide historical context but also highlight the tense and often unsuccessful outcomes of such alliances. These examples demonstrate that cooperation is rare and often marked by mutual antagonism, which is certainly the case between Trump and Harris.

Moreover, the U.S. Constitution previously mandated that the runner-up in a presidential election would become the Vice President, but this was eventually rescinded due to the impracticality it entailed.

Personal and Political Dynamics

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have a complex and antagonistic relationship, with Trump often making derogatory comments about her during his presidency. This mutual animosity makes a partnership highly improbable. The trust and cooperation required to effectively work together are absent in this case, leading to inevitable conflicts and public displays of animosity.

It is also worth noting that Harris herself has expressed her unwillingness to serve under Trump, further cementing the lack of any serious consideration for such an alliance.

Security and Assassination Threats

The rationale for such a pairing is often rooted in the belief that certain individuals could protect each other, as seen in the historical example of Lincoln and Johnson's partnership. However, modern security measures and the significant number of assassination attempts on Trump, such as the attempted shootings in 2021, suggest that he would have a challenging time surviving such a position. The likely outcome for Trump would replicate the difficulties and failures faced by Lincoln, whose vice president, Johnson, led to a tumultuous presidency and ultimately his assassination.

In conclusion, while the idea of a Trump-Harris coalition is theoretically possible due to the revised constitutional processes, practical and logistical challenges, deep-seated animosities, and security concerns make it highly unlikely. The current and expected future political landscape suggests the absence of such a pairing is more than probable.