Jamal Simmons says move would help Democrats seize public’s attention before Trump begins term in January

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A former communications director for Kamala Harris has made the unlikely suggestion that Joe Biden resign so she can become the first woman to serve as US president after her defeat to Donald Trump in the 5 November election.

Jamal Simmons offered the thought during an appearance as a panelist Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union news show when asked what should be the top priority for the US before Trump begins his second presidency in January.