Harris concedes before an emotional crowd at her alma mater
Kamala Harris attempted to allay disappointment and offer words of empowerment to hundreds of her supporters as she conceded the presidential election Wednesday, with some of her backers wiping away tears while she spoke.
Vice President Kamala Harris tried to allay disappointment and offer words of empowerment to hundreds of supporters as she conceded the presidential election Wednesday as some of her backers wiped away tears while she spoke.
"The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say ... the light of America’s promise will always burn bright," Harris said in remarks at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Harris offered to console Democrats over the loss to former President Donald Trump, acknowledging they were "feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now."
But she stressed that Democrats had to accept the results of the election to preserve democracy. Harris conceded defeat Wednesday. Trump never did when he lost to Joe Biden and Harris in 2020.
"Earlier today, 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, drawing a cheer from the crowd.
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