Kamala Harris is due to make her concession speech at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, Newsweek understands.
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election overnight and has already delivered a victory speech.
What Is a Concession Speech?
As per tradition, the losing party in a presidential election makes a speech in which they concede defeat to the other candidate. A concession speech is not legally required but is considered a good-faith gesture.
Kamala Harris is due to speak to the nation from Howard University, Washington, D.C, at 4 p.m. today.
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After losing the 2020 election, Donald Trump did not make a traditional concession speech.
Months later, in a statement on January 7, 2021, he did say there would be a transition of power on January 20.
On Tuesday night, when it became clear that Trump was on a path to victory, Kamala Harris canceled her speech at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington D.C.
When Will Harris Make Her Concession Speech?
A source close to the University has told Newsweek that Harris will make her speech at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, when it became clear that Trump was on a path to victory, Kamala Harris canceled her post-verdict speech at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington D.C.
Shortly after midnight this morning, campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond confirmed that Harris would instead return to Howard University on Wednesday to speak to supporters and address the nation.
“You won’t hear from the vice president tonight,” said Richmond. “But you will hear from her tomorrow [November 6]because she will be back here tomorrow to address not only the HU family, not only to address her supporters, but to address the nation.”
Newsweek has emailed the Harris campaign for comment.
Where Will Harris’ Concession Speech Take Place?
Kamala Harris’ concession speech will take place at her alma mater Howard University in Washington D.C.
How To Watch Harris’ Concession Speech?
The concession speech is likely to be broadcast on all major networks.
In the past, full transcripts of concession speeches have also been uploaded to major news sites after the fact.
Has Donald Trump Made a Victory Speech?
Speaking from Florida at 2:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning, Trump delivered a victory speech in which he spoke of the “greatest political movement of all time.”
“We’re going to help our country heal. We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders, we’re going to fix everything about our country and we’ve made history for a reason tonight, and the reason is going to be just that, ” he declared.
Trump also said his victory would usher in a “golden age of America.”
