Conceding to Trump, Harris Vows ‘the Fight for Our Country Is Always Worth It’

With blame for her loss already swirling in her camp, the vice president gave a speech pushing for a more optimistic future.

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Vice President Kamala Harris made the final speech of her campaign on Wednesday, after a devastating loss to her rival, Donald Trump, which will have heavy implications for both the country and her own political future.

“The outcome is not what we wanted, what we fought for, what we voted for,” Harris told the audience. “Hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up, as long as we keep fighting.”

Harris mentioned that she called Trump on Wednesday morning to boos from the crowd made up of her supporters, family members and staffers. Harris said she congratulated him on his victory and discussed the peaceful transfer of power.