Barack Obama breaks his silence on Trump’s election victory with a frank admission on results
Barack Obama finally responded to the results of the 2024 presidential election after Vice President Kamala Harris gave her concession speech.
Former president and former first lady Michelle Obama’s statement congratulated Donald Trump but acknowledged that “this is clearly not the outcome we were hoping for.”
The couple became increasingly involved in the 2024 race, campaigning for Harris in the final weeks leading up to November 5.
But even the Obamas’ coattails and the star power that came with them couldn’t get Harris across the finish line.
Barack Obama released a joint statement with his wife Michelle reacting to the results of the 2024 presidential election
Barack and Michelle Obama’s joint statement noted that “America is not immune” to an electorate that responds accordingly to conditions in the country, ultimately leading to major victories for Republicans across the country and in national and statewide races .
“America has been through a lot in recent years,” the former first couple wrote.
“In a country as large and diverse as ours, we will not always agree on everything,” the statement admits. “But progress requires that we show good faith and mercy—even to people with whom we deeply disagree.”
The statement was released to
Vice President Kamala Harris publicly conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump during somber remarks at Howard University in Washington, DC, on Wednesday afternoon.
Former first lady Michelle Obama also appeared on Harris’ campaign trail as she called for the election of America’s first female president. Pictured: Michelle Obama campaigning in Norristown, Pennsylvania on November 2, just three days before the election
Barack Obama holds up Harris’ hand during a joint campaign rally at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, Georgia on October 24
Harris told her tearful fans in DC on Wednesday to keep fighting as she conceded defeat.
The devastated and emotional vice president admitted that “this is not what we wanted” as her voice shook as she spoke nearly 12 hours after the race was officially called for her Republican opponent.
She pledged to help with the peaceful transition of power and said she had spoken to the former president, earning some boos from her loyal supporters gathered at Howard University.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the former president has captured five of the seven swing states and in the last two – Arizona and Nevada – the odds are in his favor. He is on track to reach 300 Electoral College votes, which will further cement his impressive victory.
“While I concede this election, I am not conceding the fight this campaign has fueled,” Harris said.