Joe Biden lauds Kamala Harris in Oval Office speech: ‘Leader for country’

Kamala Harris steps in to lead the election campaign after Biden withdraws


US President Joe Biden once again praised Vice President Kamala Harris during his speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, July 24 night.

The 81-year-old commends the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency during his address, saying, “In just a few months, the American people will choose the course for America’s future. I made my choice. I made my views known. I want to thank our great Vice President, Kamala Harris. She is experienced, she is tough, she is capable.”

He further added, “She has been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country. Now the choice is up to you, the American people.”

Earlier, Biden, after withdrawing from the race on Sunday, July 22, endorsed Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee for the president.

Biden wrote on X (previously Twitter), “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my vice president. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.”

Moreover, Harris attended her debut election rally at West Allis Central High School on Tuesday and vowed, “Building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency. We are not going back. We’re not going back.”