“Today I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory,” Harris said on the vp’s alma mater Howard Universityin Washington, DC
It was the primary time Harris spoke to the general public on camera since Trump declared his victory early Wednesday morning.
“We will continue to fight this fight in the voting booth, in the courts and in public squares,” she said.
Harris was accompanied by her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, along together with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and other relations and campaign staff. Many people present had tears of their eyes because the Vice President gave her speech.
“I know people are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now,” Harris said. “I’m so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it.”
Harris urged her supporters to stay looking forward to the incoming administration.
“While I admit this election, I do not admit the fight that fueled this campaign,” Harris said. “The fight for freedom, for opportunities, for justice and the dignity of all people.”
“This is not the time to throw up your hands,” she added. “This is the time to roll up your sleeves.”
Over the course of her 107-day campaign, Harris broke fundraising records and held regular rallies attended by tens of hundreds of individuals. She also racked up various high-profile endorsements — from music superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to staunch conservatives like former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney.
“Our intention was to build communities and coalitions to bring people from all walks of life and backgrounds together, united by a love of country,” Harris said.
Harris was originally scheduled to talk at her election watch party at Howard University on Tuesday night, but her campaign turned away the group because the vote count got here in and Trump gave the impression to be ahead.
Wednesday's speech capped a series of events unparalleled in American political history. It began when Trump survived an assassination attempt in early July. Every week later, Harris was spontaneously catapulted to the highest spot within the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
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