Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public appearance on July 22, 2024, since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Speaking at an event honoring NCAA champions at the White House, Harris praised Biden’s legacy, calling it ‘unparalleled in modern history’ and stating that he has ‘surpassed the legacy of most presidents who have served two terms’ in just one term.Harris highlighted Biden’s qualities of honesty, integrity, and commitment to his family and country, which she had first learned about through her late son Beau Biden, who was a fellow state attorney general. ‘I have seen those same qualities in Joe Biden every day,’ Harris said, expressing gratitude for his service to the nation.The Vice President is now preparing to take over the Biden campaign infrastructure, with plans to visit the former Biden campaign headquarters in Delaware, now the Harris campaign headquarters. She has received widespread support from Democratic leaders, including the backing of over 175 congressmen and 23 governors.Biden, who is currently recovering from COVID-19, was unable to attend the event where Harris spoke. Harris mentioned that the President is recovering well and looking forward to returning to public life soon.As Harris moves forward with her campaign, she is expected to stick to Biden’s foreign policy playbook and has been outspoken on issues such as abortion rights, which resonate with younger voters and more liberal Democrats. The Trump campaign has already begun criticizing her record on immigration and other issues.Harris will be officially nominated at the Democratic Party convention in Chicago from August 19 to 22. If she secures the nomination, she will face Donald Trump in the November election.
Key points
- Vice President Kamala Harris praised President Joe Biden’s legacy in her first public appearance since his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
- Harris is preparing to take over as the Democratic nominee, with widespread support from party leaders.
- President Biden is currently recovering from COVID-19 and was unable to attend the event where Harris spoke.
- The Democratic Party convention in Chicago from August 19 to 22 will officially nominate Harris.
