United States Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, following a decisive victory for the Republican candidate.
According to a senior aide, as reported by Al Jazeera, Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him and “discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power” and being a president for everyone in the country.
In her phone call, Harris reportedly expressed her commitment to unity, urging the country to come together.
She is scheduled to deliver remarks later today in Washington, D.C., marking her first public statement since her projected loss.
Trump, who has surpassed the 270 electoral votes required to reclaim the presidency, returns to office as the 47th President of the United States after his 2020 defeat by Joe Biden.
His campaign found success among voters frustrated by economic concerns, high inflation, and immigration issues, which exit polls showed were key factors in shifting battleground states away from the Democrats.
Harris’s historic candidacy followed Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July due to health concerns.
After endorsing Harris, the 60-year-old Vice President led a vigorous campaign, focusing on issues such as economic recovery, reproductive rights, and inclusivity.
Harris’s platform resonated with young voters, particularly women concerned about reproductive freedoms following the US Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn constitutional protections for abortion.
