After his announcement to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, the president of the US Of America, Joe Biden endorsed the vp, Kamala Harris because the Democratic Get together’s nominee. Making the announcement by way of his social media platforms, Joe mentioned,
My fellow Democrats, I’ve determined to not settle for the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the rest of my time period. My very first choice because the celebration nominee in 2020 was to select Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the very best choice I’ve made. At present I need to provide my full help and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our celebration this yr. Democrats — it’s time to come back collectively and beat Trump. Let’s do that.
Responding to the endorsement, Kamala accepted the nomination and declared her curiosity in operating for president, saying “On behalf of the American individuals, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary management as President of the US and for his many years of service to our nation. I’m honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.”
She additionally promised supporters to do every part in her energy to unite the Democratic Get together and the nation, and defeat the principle contender, Donald Trump.
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President, turning into the primary lady, first Black American, and first South Asian American to be elected to this place.
In the meantime, prime Democrats together with US senator Elizabeth Warren, former president, Invoice Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, have endorsed Kamala to characterize the Democratic Get together within the coming presidential elections.
“We’re honoured to affix the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and can do no matter we are able to to help her,” Invoice and Hillary Clinton said in a press release posted on X.
Through her Instagram web page, Elizabeth said, “I endorse Kamala Harris for President. She is a confirmed fighter who has been a nationwide chief in safeguarding customers and defending entry to abortion.”
Learn Kamala’s acceptance speech under:
Tonight, I’m proud to have earned the help wanted to turn into our celebration’s nominee.
Over the subsequent few months, I’ll be touring throughout the nation speaking to Individuals about every part on the road. I absolutely intend to unite our celebration and our nation, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/Bsq3N6pMAi
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 23, 2024