Kamala Harris Congratulates, Donald Trump Admits Persistence And Professionalism

Kamala Harris. (Twitter/@Kamalaharris)

JAKARTA - Kamala Harris admits defeat in the United States presidential election, congratulated her rival Donald Trump, pledging to continue fighting for women's rights and fighting against armed violence.

Harris, a presidential candidate from the Democratic Party, called Trump from the Republican Party to congratulate him on his victory in the 2024 US Presidential Election, according to a senior aide to Harris.

The incumbent vice president spoke about the importance of peaceful transfer of power and becoming president to all Americans, the aide said, quoted from Politico November 7.

Meanwhile, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement the former president acknowledged Harris's "strength, professionalism and persistence during the campaign, and the two leaders agreed on the importance of uniting the country."

Harris delivered his defeat speech in front of supporters and voters on Wednesday.

"While I admit defeat in this general election, I do not admit defeat in the struggle that sparked this campaign," he told his supporters at Howard University.

Harris vowed to continue fighting for women's rights and fighting gun violence and to "fight for the dignity that everyone deserves."

In a telephone conversation with Trump, Harris promised to carry out a peaceful transfer of power.

Harris addressed the audience which included former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, aides at the White House, and thousands of fans. Beyonce's campaign song, "Freedom", played as he entered the stage.

His vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, joined the audience.

Harris encouraged his supporters, especially young people, not to give up even though they were disappointed.

"Sometimes the struggle takes time. That doesn't mean we won't win," he said.

It is known that Harris replaced Joe Biden as a presidential candidate in July, struggling to address voter concerns about the economy and immigration.

He suffered a crushing defeat on Tuesday, with Trump winning more votes in most countries than his performances in 2020 and Democrats failing to secure the state of the main battlefield that determines the election results.