Kamala Harris, current vice-president of the United States and unsuccessful candidate for the 2024 presidential election, will give a speech this Wednesday evening around 10 p.m. Belgian time.
According to reports by CNN and Reuters, based on anonymous sources, Kamala Harris will speak from Howard University, where she spent election night.
She also called Donald Trump to recognize his defeat, a crucial step after the latter obtained 277 electors out of the 538 in the electoral college, according to provisional results.
The vice-president, who with this call recognizes her defeat, discussed with the future president the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and of being a president for all Americans, added this advisor who spoke under covered by anonymity. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have “agreed on the need to unify the country” during their call, said the Republican’s spokesperson. “President Trump thanked Vice President Harris for her determination, professionalism and perseverance throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the need to unify the country“said Steven Cheung in a press release.
A speech planned for this evening
For the moment, the vice-president has still not reacted officially. However, Kamala Harris will speak today, from a stage specially set up for the occasion in the heart of Howard University. The exact time of his speech has not yet been confirmed, but it should take place around 4 p.m. (10 p.m. in Belgium), or even a little later.
In preparation for this event, it is possible that a few Kamala Harris supporters will be invited to attend her speech, to ensure a public presence and a dynamic atmosphere. The secret services were mobilized to secure the area and guarantee the safety of the former candidate.
Recognition of defeat and call for unity
According to an advisor close to the Democratic candidate, she has already contacted Trump to congratulate him on his victory. During this exchange, the vice-president stressed the importance of a peaceful transition of power and encouraged Donald Trump to behave as president for all Americans.
Kamala Harris’ campaign team also clarified this morning that it wanted to thoroughly analyze its strengths and weaknesses before speaking publicly.
The goal is to understand what went wrong during the campaign. Kamala Harris, having taken over from Joe Biden over the summer, had little time to convince voters, and this element could be addressed in her speech.
Despite the defeat, it is likely that Kamala Harris will deliver a message of hope, true to her usual style. Whether as senator or vice-president, she always knew how to adopt a positive tone, even in the most difficult times.
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