Kamala Harris to Address the Nation on 2024 Election
Vice President’s Speech Expected to be a Concession
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to address the nation on Wednesday in what will likely be her official concession in the 2024 presidential election after overnight calls projected Donald Trump will become the next president-elect.
Speech to be Held at Howard University
Harris is expected to deliver a speech at Howard University in Washington D.C., her alma mater, a campaign co-chair confirmed to NBC News. The timing of the speech was not immediately known.
Campaign Co-Chair’s Statement
“We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue overnight to try to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken,” campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said on election night. “So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow, because she will back here tomorrow to address not only the HU family, not only to address her supporters, but to address the nation.”
Live Coverage of the Speech
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Trump’s Victory
Around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, NBC News projected Trump would become the next President-elect after clinching Wisconsin’s 10 Electoral College votes. Those votes put Trump over the edge to secure 276 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed to win. The president-elect will also have at least Republican control of the Senate as well. Previously, Democrats held a narrow majority in the senate.
Trump’s Election Night Speech
Trump told the audience at his election night party early on Wednesday that it was “time to unite” as a country.
“It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us,” Trump said. “It’s time to unite.”
“We have to put our country first for at least a period of time,” he added. “We have to fix it.”
He promised that he would “not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America.”
“Every single day,” Trump said, “I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.”
Conclusion
The speech by Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be a significant moment in the 2024 presidential election, marking the end of the campaign and the beginning of the transition period. The address will be a chance for Harris to acknowledge the results of the election and to reflect on the future of the country.
FAQs
* When will Kamala Harris speak on the 2024 election?
+ Harris is expected to speak on Wednesday at Howard University in Washington D.C.
* What is the timing of the speech?
+ The timing of the speech is not yet known.
* Who will attend the speech?
+ The speech is expected to be attended by the HU family, Harris’ supporters, and the nation.
* What is the significance of the speech?
+ The speech will mark the end of the campaign and the beginning of the transition period.
