Harris faces blowback over delay in thanking supporters after loss

Published November 6, 2024 3:51pm ET



Vice President Kamala Harris spoke publicly about her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump late Wednesday, following a flood of criticism for putting off the concession speech for hours.

Harris called Trump to concede the race early Wednesday afternoon ahead of her remarks to supporters. The criticism directed at Harris comes after discussions by Democrats about whether Trump would concede if he lost the election to the vice president.

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