Kamala Harris tells supporters ‘everything will be OK’ after massive election defeat, calls herself Democratic leader in defiant speech

WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris finally accepted her Former President Donald Trump faced a huge election defeat on Wednesday – consoling supporters and saying she would “never give up the fight” despite accepting the result.

“For the young people who are watching this, it’s OK to feel sad and disappointed, but please know that it will be OK,” Harris, 60, said in late afternoon remarks on the campus of her alma mater Howard University. 78-year-old Trump was called to congratulate him.

“On the campaign, I often said, ‘When we fight, we win.’ But the thing is: sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win.”

“The important thing is to never give up,” the veep continued.

“Never stop trying to make the world a better place. You have power and don’t you ever listen when someone tells you that something is impossible because it has never been done before.”

Harris, who would have been the first woman president and the first woman of color to become commander in chief, lost or trailed Trump in all seven key swing states on Wednesday evening and was on track to become the first Democratic candidate to lose the popular vote in 20 years. Year – His defeat and the defeat of the Congress have raised doubts over who will lead the party for the next four years.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who helped fuel Harris’s 107-day-long unsuccessful candidacy by helping force President Biden out. Give up Democratic nomination in JulyHarris’s 11-minute concession speech was among those attending.

A defeated Harris reused many of the well-worn stump lines as Biden, 81, remained out of public view for the second consecutive day.

“I will never give up fighting for a future where Americans can fulfill their dreams, ambitions and aspirations, where America’s women have the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and not have their government tell them what to do ” The Vice President said.

He declared, “We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and streets from gun violence.”

“Don’t despair. This is not the time to give up. This is the time to roll up our sleeves.”

When Harris told them that “Earlier today, I spoke to President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory,” the crowd booed, but when she added: “I also told them that we want to thank him and his team for their Will help in change.” , and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.

“A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results. This principle, like any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny. And anyone who wants public trust must respect it,” he said, indirectly taking a dig at Trump’s conduct after losing the 2020 election to Biden.

“At the same time, in our nation, we owe allegiance not to any president or party, but to the Constitution of the United States, and to our conscience and to our God, all three of which are my allegiances, that’s “The reason I’m here to say is, although I accept this election, I don’t accept the fight that fueled this campaign,” she said.

“And we will continue to fight this battle in the voting booth, in the courts, and in the public square, and we will fight it in quieter ways, too: by changing how we live our lives, by treating each other with kindness and respect, even in the face of a stranger. To see and see a neighbor, always using their power to lift people up to fight for the respect that all people deserve.’

Hours earlier, as it became clear Trump would become the 47th president, Harris had refused to address thousands of shocked supporters gathered at the same location for an Election Night watch party.

“I’ll end with this,” Harris said.

“There is a saying that a historian once called the law of history, which is true for every society in every era. The saying goes: Only when it is very dark can you see the stars.

“I know many people feel as if we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of all of us, I hope that will not be the case. But here’s the thing, America, if that’s the case, let’s fill the sky with brilliant, brilliant, billions of stars of light – the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service,” she concluded.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump’s campaign issued a statement praising Harris after calling for her to concede defeat.

Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris’ strength, professionalism and tenacity throughout the campaign, and the two leaders agreed on the importance of uniting the country, spokesman Steven Cheung said.

Trump’s victory – with Republicans set to retake the Senate and take over the House – has reinvigorated his populist agenda, including tough policies on illegal immigration and trade disputes, as well as tips, overtime and Includes a plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits. ,

The billionaire developer-turned-politician has vowed to end high inflation, allow lower interest rates, while scaling back foreign-focused spending with his “America first” mantra – including ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Including fast conversation.

A victorious Trump addressed a rousing celebration in West Palm Beach, Florida early Wednesday, after Fox News became the first major outlet to predict his victory.

“Nothing like this has ever happened in this country and probably beyond,” the Republican nominee declared.

“We’re going to help our country recover, and it desperately needs help,” Trump said. “We’re going to fix our borders…fix everything about our country.”