Vice President Kamala Harris admitted to supporters on Tuesday that her loss to President-elect Donald Trump still “feels heavy” in widely mocked remarks she made after the Election Day break.
“I know these are uncertain times, and I see that clearly,” a disappointed Harris said during the briefing. virtual meeting Along with her grassroots supporters.
“I know you have a clear eye on this issue, but it's troubling,” she continued in her first public remarks since her concession speech at Howard University earlier this month. Ta.
“I just want to remind you, never let anyone take your power away from you,” Harris added. “You have the same power, the same purpose, and the same ability to engage and inspire as before November 5th.”
“So don't let anyone or any situation take away your power.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also called Harris earlier, but he also sounded gloomy.
“Frankly, it's a little scary,” he said of Trump's victory.
Before introducing the vice president, Walz added, “I hope you all take care of yourself, take care of your families, and find a place of healing in your community. Both yourself and your community.” Ta.
How did both of their well-funded campaigns (Harris raised more than $1 billion from July to November) lose battleground states, the electoral college and the popular vote to Trump? He did not provide any explanation.
Portions of Harris' 10-minute pep speech to supporters were shared on X by the Democratic National Committee and thoroughly mocked.
“The sound of a dial-up modem playing on an infinite loop is more tolerable than 28 seconds of whatever it is,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina). I wrote to X.
“I read a 5,000-word article about how this was approved for release,” said Ben Williamson, a House Republican staffer and former Trump aide. tweeted.
“The last 30 seconds were a circular reference to roads,” said another social media user, referring to the “word salad” Harris frequently used during her campaign.
“A politician not disliked by his staff would never have released a video like this,” wrote National Review writer Dan McLaughlin.
RNC staffer Gates McGavik proposed Harris's “best play is to stay silent for about six months,” he said, but also pointed to “the fact that she doesn't realize it's completely on-brand.”
Last week, Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff left for Hawaii for a vacation. So-called “losers” At the White House, donors and insiders gathered in the presidential mansion over the weekend.
“We're all in this together, okay? We're all in this together,” Harris said near the end of her speech, wishing supporters “Happy Thanksgiving.” I prayed.
“I hope you are surrounded by people who love you and who love you back.
“I encourage you to stay close to your family, no matter what your family structure is,” she continued.
“Those of us who love our country have the power and much work to do.”
