Both former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
The Harris campaign released a video early Friday morning showing the likely Democratic presidential nominee taking a call from the political power couple where they reveal they’re endorsing her.
The video was filmed Wednesday in Indianapolis, where Harris traveled to address the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
THERE WERE RUMOURS
The couple’s decision to stay silent for days on Harris’s candidacy had fueled speculation they weren’t supportive of her bid.
A source close to Biden’s family claimed the former president is ‘very upset’ about Harris’ candidacy, even claiming that he ‘knows she can’t win’ against Trump, 78.
However, a Democratic official said that the endorsement announcement was held off to not overshadow President Joe Biden‘s Oval Office address Wednesday night.
THE ENDORSEMENT
‘Kamala!’ the brief clip begins, with President Obama’s distinct voice coming over the VP’s cell phone. ‘Hey there!’ chimes in Michelle.
As Harris walks through the event venue toward her SUV, she gushes, ‘ohh hi, you’re both together. It’s good to hear you both.’
‘I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala, I am proud of you,’ Michelle says. ‘This is going to be historic.’
‘We called to say, Michelle and I, couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,’ the former president chimes in.
