US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election but vowed to continue fighting for the values that fueled her campaign, Reuters reports.
Speaking at Howard University, Harris pledged her commitment to women’s rights, combating gun violence, and advocating for the dignity of all people. Harris expressed her commitment to a peaceful transfer of power and encouraged her supporters, particularly young people, to persist in their fight for change, acknowledging that progress can take time. She also spoke of the importance of accepting election results, a reference to Trump’s previous false claims about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, as a core principle of democracy.
Harris’s speech was met with mixed reactions, with some supporters expressing frustration over the missed opportunity for progressive change, while others remained hopeful for the future of Black women in leadership roles.
