Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Vice President Kamala Harris after she debated with Donald Trump, lauding her ability to unite the country. Obama took to social media, contrasting Harris’ leadership with Trump’s divisiveness, and urged Americans to support her in the 2024 presidential election.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama weighed in on the highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Following the debate, Obama took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to express his support for Harris, commending her leadership qualities. He stated that Harris demonstrated the ability to unite Americans, contrasting her approach with Trump, who he believes would foster division. Obama emphasized that Harris is the candidate to move the country forward and called on supporters to rally behind her as the next president.
His post read: “Tonight, we saw firsthand who has the vision and strength to move this country forward instead of dividing us. Kamala Harris will be a president for all Americans. Let's get to work.”
The debate covered key topics like race, democracy, and leadership, and Obama's endorsement is expected to energize Harris' supporters as the 2024 U.S. election draws near. The reactions from the public were mixed, with some agreeing with Obama’s assessment and others staunchly defending Trump’s performance in the debate.
