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US poll: Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump, concedes defeat

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Vice President Kamala Harris has officially conceded the 2024 presidential election, offering her congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday.

A senior aide confirmed that Harris “called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition and his role as a president for all Americans.”

According to a source familiar with the call, it lasted only a few minutes.

In a statement, Trump’s campaign noted that he “acknowledged Vice President Harris for her resilience, professionalism, and determination throughout the campaign, with both leaders agreeing on the need to unify the nation.”

Harris is scheduled to deliver remarks at 4 p.m. ET at Howard University, her alma mater.

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