Former U.S. President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for the White House, providing a significant lift to her campaign ahead of the November presidential election. Obama expressed his support on social media platform X, stating, "Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support."
Obama's endorsement adds to the growing momentum for Harris, who has already secured backing from President Joe Biden. Harris, who aims to make history as the first woman president, entered the race following concerns over Biden's health and polling numbers. In a recent speech, she criticized Donald Trump and his "extremist" Republican supporters, emphasizing the challenges facing American democracy and freedoms.
The endorsement comes as Harris leads Trump in recent polls, following Biden's decision to withdraw from the race. Despite Harris's willingness to debate, Trump has declined to schedule a face-off, citing uncertainty about the Democratic nomination process.
The American Federation of Teachers, the first union to endorse Harris, applauded her commitment to protecting democratic values and ensuring safe learning environments. The campaign has seen heightened rhetoric, with Trump labeling Harris a "radical left lunatic" and making false claims about her positions. Harris remains resolute, ready to face Trump in the upcoming election battle.
