OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion.<\/p>\n
Former President Barack Obama released a statement after Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 blowout election loss to former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
In a statement posted to social media, Obama partially admitted to a few reasons that were responsible for Harris\u2019s defeat.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I said on the campaign trail, America has been through a lot over the last few years \u2014 from a historic pandemic and price hikes resulting from the pandemic, to rapid change and the feeling a lot of folks have that, no matter how hard they work, treading water is the best they can do,\u201d Obama said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose conditions have created headwinds for democratic incumbents around the world, and last night showed that America is not immune. The good news is that these problems are solvable \u2014 but only if we listen to each other, and only if we abide by the core constitutional principles and democratic norms that made this country great,\u201d Obama added.<\/p>\n
During October, Obama toured the country to support Harris\u2019s campaign. His wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, also spoke at a few events.<\/p>\n
Obama also congratulated Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) on winning the race.Harris called Trump on Wednesday to concede in the presidential race.<\/p>\n
Now, Trump\u2019s team has revealed some of what was discussed on the call between the two leaders.<\/p>\n
Harris called Trump to congratulate him, per a senior Harris aide. Her campaign manager, Jen O\u2019Malley Dillon, told campaign staff that Harris told Trump she would make sure there was a peaceful handover of power from Biden\u2019s government to Trump\u2019s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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