Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech on Wednesday after a hard-fought campaign, acknowledging the outcome while vowing that the movement she inspired would continue. 

“Though we may not have achieved the result we hoped for, the fight for an inclusive and compassionate America is far from over,” she said, her voice steady but passionate.

Harris emphasized the importance of defending rights and freedoms, especially reproductive rights, a core pillar of her campaign. 

“I may not be your next president, but I will remain a fierce advocate for women’s freedom to make their own choices. This is not just my fight—it’s all of ours,” she declared to resounding applause from supporters gathered to hear her speech.

She also urged Americans to hold Trump accountable and remain engaged in the democratic process. 

“This is your democracy, your voice, and your power. Stand by it, protect it, and keep pushing forward, no matter who sits in the Oval Office,” she said, reinforcing her commitment to stay in the political arena as a voice for progressive values.

Harris’s loss reflects deep-seated concerns among American voters over high inflation, rising costs, and immigration issues. 

Despite her efforts, Trump’s vision of a return to a “golden age of America” won over many voters in key battleground states. 

Yet, as she assured her supporters, “Hope is never defeated. Progress is never easy. And together, we will continue pushing forward.”

As vice president, Harris will oversee the ceremonial certification of Trump’s victory in Congress. 

President Biden has also announced he will attend the inauguration, a gesture of respect Harris noted with pride.

“The peaceful transfer of power is not just tradition—it’s a testament to the strength of our democracy,” she said.