Staff Reports
In a surprising twist to the political saga, Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly preparing to concede defeat to Donald Trump, just hours after major outlets declared him the winner early Wednesday morning. The announcement will come later in the day, as Harris plans to make a public statement at her old stomping ground, Howard University. Presumably, she wanted to schedule the event for a time that would draw fewer reporters and maybe allow her a moment of contemplation on this abrupt change of fortune.
The delay in Harris’s concession speech has drawn some eye-rolling from Republicans. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, a one-time Trump rival, chimed in, suggesting that sheer talk of unity must have a practical counterpart. In simple terms, if Harris is all about that “unity” life during the campaign, it’s time to walk the walk, especially now that she’s been taken down a peg or two. While Harris was giving her supporters the cold shoulder during her watch party, Trump was claiming the spotlight and the nation.
Trump’s victory became official when Pennsylvania fell into his lap at the crack of dawn, sealing the deal and effectively closing Harris’s last route to hope. He crossed the crucial 270 electoral vote threshold soon after, marking him as the first president in over a century to serve two nonconsecutive terms. The historical implications of this moment are enough to make any conservative’s heart swell with pride, as Trump joins Grover Cleveland in the history books.
Harris prepares to concede race to Trump after decisive defeat https://t.co/TISlSefT64
— Cassis (@cassisnouveau) November 6, 2024
Not only did Trump claim the Electoral College, but he seems poised to win the popular vote as well, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by a Republican since George W. Bush in 2004. The aim, of course, is to “Make America Great Again,” something Trump made abundantly clear during his celebratory speech at his Florida watch party. Surrounded by family and supporters, he wasted no time in highlighting his success and rallying enthusiasm for the road ahead.
While Trump basked in the glow of victory, Harris’s team appeared to recognize the reality of the situation early on, telling supporters to pack it up and head home. In a move reminiscent of Hillary Clinton’s concession in 2016, Harris seemed to opt for the “quiet exit” strategy. This graceful exit on her part, or lack thereof, left many asking why she couldn’t muster the courage to face the music and formally acknowledge her defeat.
As the day progressed, Republicans grew increasingly impatient, calling for Harris to step to the microphone and end the charade. Commentators pointed out the absence of communication from her camp while the outcome became clearer and clearer—reminiscent of a lost game in a playoff scenario. The hashtag #DoNotConcedeKamala has since trended on social media, illustrating that not even her liberal base supports the complete silence on this pivotal moment in American history. The drama continues, but for now, it appears that the people have spoken, and Trump’s comeback saga is officially underway.
