Vice President Kamala Harris had to cancel her election night speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C. due to unforeseen circumstances. Harris’ campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, made the announcement to the disappointed supporters gathered at the university in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Although the exact time of Harris’ rescheduled speech was not disclosed, Richmond assured the crowd that she would address the voters at the university on Wednesday.
Despite the uncertainty looming over the Democrats at that moment, Richmond remained optimistic, emphasizing that there were still votes to be counted and that the fight to ensure every vote is counted would continue throughout the night. As the night progressed, videos began circulating online showing the crowd at Howard dispersing as the momentum of the race seemed to shift in favor of the Republicans.
Richmond’s announcement of Harris’ early departure came just an hour before President-elect Donald Trump was declared the winner. The Republicans also secured control of the Senate early in the night, and there is a possibility that they may achieve a supermajority with more victories in the House of Representatives.
As Harris had to forego her speech at Howard University, President-elect Donald Trump is still scheduled to address voters from the Palm Beach County Convention Center as planned. The outcome of the election has left many eagerly awaiting the final results and the implications it may have for the future of the country. The race has been closely watched by people across the nation, and the results are expected to shape the political landscape in the coming years.
