With President Biden away on a weeklong vacation in Delaware, Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping into the spotlight, taking on a series of high-profile engagements that reflect her growing influence within the Democratic Party.

Harris’s busy week includes a one-on-one interview with ABC News, meetings with foreign leaders, travel to key states like Florida and Wisconsin, and delivering remarks on the monthly jobs report, a task typically handled by the President.

The Vice President’s increased visibility is seen as a positive move, providing her with a platform to connect with the Democratic base, donors, and leaders in key swing states. This comes as she seeks to solidify her role for 2024 and beyond.

During her ABC News interview, Harris discussed various topics, including the plight of migrants, access to reproductive health care, and the U.S.’s history of slavery, taking a direct aim at Florida’s GOP Governor Ron DeSantis.

Harris’s schedule includes speaking at the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Women’s Missionary Convention in Orlando, meeting with the Prime Minister of Mongolia, and traveling to Wisconsin to discuss internet accessibility and affordability. She will also attend fundraisers and deliver remarks on the July jobs report.

The Vice President has been actively engaging with key voting demographics, including Black and younger voters, and has taken on the traditional vice-presidential role of attacking the opposing party. She has spoken at various conferences and events, targeting “extremist” Republicans over issues like abortion bans.

Harris also made a quick trip to Florida to criticize the state’s new education guidelines, which included controversial language about slaves “developing skills.” Her remarks were seen as a clear dig at DeSantis, who is considered a potential GOP nominee for President in 2024.

While the White House and Biden campaign have been keen to elevate Harris as a key messenger, Republicans running for the party’s 2024 nomination have also focused on her. Figures like Nikki Haley and former Vice President Pence have made references to Harris in their campaigns, and DeSantis himself has mispronounced her name while accusing her of spreading misinformation.

The Vice President’s active role and the attention she’s receiving from both sides of the aisle highlight her significance in the current political landscape and the potential for her to play a crucial role in the upcoming elections. Her actions and statements are being closely watched as she continues to establish herself as a future leader of the Democratic Party.