After much speculation and a ton of celebrity endorsements, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections have finally come to a conclusion. Republican candidate Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the race to the White House, soundly defeating Kamala Harris in the process. The politician-cum-businessman recorded a historic win in the presidential race, besting his rival with a current electoral scorecard of 295 to 226. As such, Kamala Harris has issued a concession speech, formally acknowledging her loss to the soon-to-be 47th President of the United States.
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the official message delivered by Harris regarding her defeat in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
Here’s what Kamala Harris said in her concession speech
Kamala Harris made her 12-minute concession speech at 4 PM ET on November 6 from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
In her address, Harris stated that she plans to continue her democratic fight despite losing the presidential race to Donald Trump. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. Hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright,” she remarked. “As long as we never give up. And as long as we keep fighting,” she added. (via The New York Times)
Harris admitted defeat in a graceful manner in her concession speech and also highlighted the importance of democracy in the process. “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 explained.
She also spared a moment to motivate her deterred supporters, assuring them of her intentions to continue persevering for her goals. “It is OK to feel sad and disappointed, but please know it’s going to be OK,” said Kamala Harris while consoling her empathizers during her concession speech. “On the campaign, I would often say, ‘When we fight, we win.’ But here’s the thing, here’s the thing: Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win.”
Harris only became the Democratic presidential nominee a few months ago, following Joe Biden’s decision to exit the presidential race in July. Her fate in the elections was sealed after Trump unexpectedly captured the top seven battleground states while also reigning supreme in the national popular vote.
