Vice President Kamala Harris concedes presidential election to Donald Trump

On the campus of her alma mater, Howard University, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election to president-elect Donald J. Trump. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Harris said. She shared with the crowd that she congratulated Trump and his team on their victory. Harris confirmed a peaceful transfer of power as part of her duty to democracy. She said to uphold the constitution. encouraging the crowd at Howard to continue fighting for their ideals. “The light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and we keep fighting,” Harris said. FILE – Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention, July 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Harris’s run for the presidency began when President Joe Biden stepped out of the race. She was soon after endorsed by Biden, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and many other notable political figures. Her rallies were filled with speeches and endorsements from celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce, whose song “Freedom” was the soundtrack for Harris’ campaign....