Kamala Harris said Wednesday (November 6, 2024) that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump.

Addressing the public for the first time, hours after she lost the Presidential election to her Republican opponent Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to continue the “fight” and stay organised and engaged

My heart is full today….full of love for our country and full of resolve,” said Ms. Harris, in a sometimes emotional 11 minute speech, her voice shaking at times. Her delivery appeared to be markedly different from most of her campaign speeches.

“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 in a peaceful transfer of power,” she said, speaking at her alma mater, Howard University, just after 4 pm in Washington DC.