Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday conceded in the presidential race against President-elect Donald Trump, officially closing the book on one of the most tumultuous elections in U.S. history.
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Ms. Harris said. “The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people.’
Ms. Harris’ voice cracked and her eyes appeared watery as she spoke for roughly 12 minutes at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington. She told the crowd that she was “so proud of the race we ran, and the way we ran it.”
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Howard is the location where Ms. Harris was planning to host a victory party on Tuesday evening if the results
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