Former President of the US, Barack Obama has endorsed the country’s Vice President, a fellow Democrat in her bid to succeed her principal, Joe Biden as the next President of the country.
The backing of VP Kamala Harris on Friday for the White House is seen as a major boost to her campaign to beat the Republican candidate, Donald Trump in November presidential election.
“Earlier this week, 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 said on social media platform X.
“At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us.”
The influential former leader with African root is one of the latest Democratic heavyweights to offer his endorsement, with Harris having already received the backing of President Joe Biden on Sunday to take his place on the ballot.
Obama’s backing will add to the growing momentum behind Harris’ campaign, which has enjoyed a groundswell of support since she announced her 11th-hour candidacy.
Harris, 59, joined the presidential election after weeks of turmoil over 81-year-old Biden, who bowed out after a dismal debate performance against Trump accelerated concerns over his mental capacity and persistently low polling numbers.
The country’s first woman vice president, who is seeking to make history again in November launched a blistering attack on Trump and his “extremist” Republicans as she addressed teachers Thursday.
The momentum appeared to catch Trump off guard, with the bombastic Republican refusing to schedule a debate with Harris, saying Thursday night it would be “inappropriate” until she was officially named the Democratic nominee.
“Democrats very well could still change their minds,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.
Harris, a former top prosecutor for California, chided her opponent on X, saying: “What happened to ‘any time, any place?’”
She had previously said of a potential September 10 face-off: “I’m ready. So let’s go.”
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