US Election 2024: Kamala Harris cancels post-verdict speech as Donald Trump inches closer to victory
With Donald Trump leading the US presidential race, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has cancelled her election night address.
US Election 2024: With Donald Trump leading the US presidential race, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has cancelled her election night address.
"You won't hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow," Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond told reporters in Washington.
With significant victories in North Carolina and the contested battleground state of Georgia, Trump's edge has left Harris with little chance for success in a highly tense and controversial election. Trump, 78, appears to be preparing for a return to the White House.
The Republican Party has also successfully reclaimed control of the Senate, flipping two Democratic seats, adding to Trump's political momentum.
Despite intense campaigning, Harris is underperforming in crucial areas where Democrats wanted to get a stronger footing. In response to the emerging results, Harris' campaign cancelled a planned watch party in Washington, DC.