Kamala Harris Delivers Her Concession Speech: ‘It’s Going to Be Okay’
Kamala Harris has spoken out in the wake of losing the 2024 presidential election.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the history-making Democratic nominee, 60, addressed the nation at Howard University in Washington, D.C., after Republican Donald Trump, 78, surpassed the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the White House.
“Let me say, my heart is full today,” the vice president told a crowd shortly before 4:30 p.m. local time. “Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright.”
Harris expressed that she has pride in what her coalition built in only 107 days on the campaign trail, thanking her team, her family and the Walzes, who stood emotional in front of the crowd.
“Now I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now, I get it,” she said with a laugh. “But we must accept the results of this election. Earlier today I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition. And that we will engage with a peaceful transfer of power.”
In one part of her speech that appeared to reference the unrest that ensued after Trump lost the 2020 election, she said, “A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results. That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny. And anyone who seeks the public trust must honor it.”
She added that her loyalty to the Constitution, her conscience and God is why she was standing on that stage and vowing to keep pushing for change.
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign — the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation — the ideals that reflect America at our best,” she said. “That is a fight I will never give up.”
Harris began her run for commander in chief in July after Biden stepped down from the race following concerns stemming from his presidential debate performance against Trump in June. Upon dropping out, Biden, 81, endorsed Harris.
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” he said at the time via X (formerly Twitter). “Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
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