Kamala Harris canceled Spangdahlem visit-FORMENT FIRES in California!

The planned trip to Germany by US Vice President Kamala Harris was canceled. The reason for the cancellation is the devastating fires in California, which critically influence the Situation in the state. This decision was announced by the White House on Friday, while Harris will remain in the USA to support aid measures.

Originally, a visit to the Air Base Spangdahlem in Rhineland-Palatinate was intended for January 17th. The aim of this visit was to talk to US soldiers and to emphasize the German-American partnership. In addition to visiting Spangdahlem, visits were also on the agenda at US military base in Singapore and Bahrain. This visit to Spangdahlem would have been Harris' last trip abroad as a vice president before her term of office ends on January 20 when she and President Joe Biden leave the White House. Donald Trump will then be introduced to office as US President.

serious location in California

The cancellation of Harris' trip abroad underlines the serious situation in California, which has often been affected by natural disasters in recent years. According to Investment Week's report, Harris will now focus on auxiliary and coordination measures on site in order to curb the effects of forest fires on humans, nature and infrastructure.

For more information about the cancellation of the trip and the background we refer to the reporting of and Investment Week .