Kamala Harris Concedes Election to Trump, Pledges Peaceful Transition in Howard University Speech

Nov 6, 2024, 09:39 PM

On November 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., acknowledging her loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Harris confirmed that she spoke with Trump to congratulate him on his victory, stating, "We must accept the results of this election." She committed to a peaceful transfer of power, assuring, "We will engage in a peaceful transfer of power." Expressing her sentiments, she began, "My heart is full today." Emphasizing the need to continue the fight for the values of her campaign, Harris told supporters, "While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign—the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people." She urged her supporters, especially young people, to accept the results and remain engaged, saying, "It is okay to feel sad and disappointed, but please know it's going to be okay. This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves. Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win. The important thing is don't ever give up."