It's not clear whether a decision on the takeover will land on Biden's desk or that of his successor-or even if it will proceed at all. Still, Harris' comments add to the political maelstrom around the $14.1 billion deal-rooted in Pennsylvania, one of the election's key battlegrounds. The state's two senators have been among the most vocal in opposing the sale, as has JD Vance of neighboring Ohio, who is Trump's running-mate.