Kamala Harris Urges Supporters To ‘stay In The Fight’

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday sought to rally Americans demoralized by her electoral loss, urging them to “stay in the fight” ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office.

“In moments like this, the true test of our character is how resilient and persistent we are to pursue the future that we all can see,” she said in a speech to young voters in Maryland, in which she did not mention Trump by name. “Do we throw up our hands, or do we roll up our sleeves?”

The appearance represented Harris’ first major public remarks since she conceded the November election that Trump won definitively, sending the Democratic Party reeling and throwing her own future into question.

Harris offered no clues as to whether she plans to run for governor of California in 2026 or seek the presidency again in 2028, as she is rumored to be considering.

But Harris indicated that she would remain involved in politics in some fashion, arguing that everyone was obligated to continue defending their principles.

“No one can walk away,” she said. “We must stay in the fight because that is the responsibility, in my opinion, that comes with the privilege of being an American.”

Since Nov. 5, Harris has kept a relatively low profile, spending a week in Hawaii with her family before returning to her vice presidential duties.

Harris reappeared alongside President Joe Biden earlier this week at the Democratic National Committee’s holiday reception, where she thanked staffers and encouraged them to remain engaged.

On Tuesday, Harris sought to deliver a similar pep talk — this time targeting younger voters who she called the “heirs” to the idea of Americans fighting for their political ideals, whether it be civil rights, workers' rights or women’s rights.

“This struggle is not new: It goes back nearly 250 years ago to Lexington and Concord, generation after generation,” Harris said. “It has been driven by those who love our country, cherish its ideals and refuse to sit passive while our ideals are under assault.”

She was joined by Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore, both Maryland Democrats.