In speech, Kamala Harris says Joe Biden’s legacy is ‘unparalleled’

US Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first speech on Monday (22) after Joe Biden withdrew his bid for re-election. The speech took place in Washington, DC.

Harris noted in a brief speech that Biden’s legacy of accomplishments as president is “unparalleled in modern history,” and highlighted his “honesty, integrity, commitment to his faith and family, and big heart.”

“In one term, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms,” he said.

Harris also said she has witnessed Biden fighting every day for the people of the United States, citing the “deep love” he has for the country.

However, she did not address the 2024 presidential election.

Kamala Harris is the leading candidate for the White House for the Democratic Party, having received support from Joe Biden.

The vice president said on Sunday (21) that she will win the party’s nomination and thanked the president.

“Biden would like to be here today”

At the beginning of her speech, Kamala Harris said that Joe Biden “wish he were here today.” The US president is recovering after contracting Covid-19.

“He is feeling much better and recovering quickly, and is looking forward to getting back on the road,” he said.

In an interview last week, Biden said that only a health issue would make him reconsider running for reelection.

However, a White House source stressed to the CNN that the Democrat’s decision had nothing to do with medical issues.

Harris will go to Delaware

Kamala Harris will travel to Wilmington, Delaware, later this afternoon local time to meet with her campaign team.

“It’s the first full day of our campaign, so I’m heading to Wilmington, DE later today to say hello to our team at HQ. One day down. 105 to go. Together, we will win this,” the VP wrote on X.