Kamala Harris concedes to Trump, says election result ‘not what we wanted’, vows to ‘fight on’

“My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve,” Harris said.

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

In a speech that lasted less than 15 minutes, directed to her loved ones and campaign team, the 60-year-old, expressed deep appreciation.

“To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much. To President Biden and Dr Biden, thank you for your faith and support. To Governor Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue, and to my extraordinary team, to the volunteers who gave so much of themselves to the poll workers and the local election officials. I thank you. I thank you all.”

Harris also confirmed her commitment to a peaceful transfer of power, stating that she had spoken with Trump to assure him of her full cooperation during the transition. “Earlier today, I spoke with president-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said, a sharp contrast to the contentious transition after Trump’s 2020 loss.

Although conceding the election, Harris made it clear that she would not concede the values and issues her campaign stood for, vowing to continue the fight. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people, a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation—the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.”

Harris assured supporters she would advocate for freedoms and protections dear to many Americans. “I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies without government interference. We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence. And America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms. That must be respected and upheld.”

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