US Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, is set to give her concession speech on Wednesday.
As reported by sources to Reuters, Harris is scheduled to address the nation around 4:00 PM EST (21:00 GMT). Additionally, she is expected to phone Trump to formally concede, according to two of her aides who spoke with NBC News. A White House official told the same network that President Joe Biden also plans to call Trump and make a public statement regarding the election outcome.
Vice President Harris is due to deliver her speech from Howard University in Washington, D.C., her alma mater, around 4:00 PM EST (9:00 PM GMT), her campaign has confirmed. The event will be attended by her husband, Second Gentleman Douglass Emhoff.
Before her address, Harris will participate in internal staff meetings and briefings, which will be closed to the media.
Harris had initially planned to speak at an election night gathering at Howard University on Tuesday evening but cancelled the public briefing. However, as results continued to come in, it became apparent early Wednesday morning that Trump had secured the votes needed for a second term.
Pre-election polls had shown a close race between Harris and Trump. Nevertheless, Trump ultimately achieved a decisive victory, securing win in key battleground states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
To win a second term, Trump required 270 Electoral College votes, which he crossed after winning Wisconsin.
Harris became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden exited the race in July, following a weak showing against Trump in a presidential debate held on June 27.
(With inputs form agencies)
