Harris vows to do ‘everything in my power’ to defeat Trump

Washington, July 22, (dpa/GNA) – US Vice President Kamala Harris says she will do “everything in my power” to defeat Donald Trump, as she accepts President Joe Biden’s endorsement, following his withdrawal from the 2024 race.

Harris’ statement came a little more than two hours, after Biden announced he was stepping aside, following weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats, worried about his ability to win a second term.

“I am honored to have the president’s endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said. Democrats hold their national convention next month in Chicago, to officially choose the party’s nominee for the November contest.

“With this selfless and patriotic act, President Biden is doing what he has done throughout his life of service: putting the American people and our country above everything else,” Harris said.

She ended by noting there were still 107 days until the election.

GNA