Kamala Harris faces backlash for delayed concession after election loss to Trump

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Kamala Harris faced criticism for delaying her concession after losing the 2024 U.S. presidential election to Donald Trump. She remained silent for several hours after Trump was declared the winner, prompting questions from supporters and critics. Harris planned to address the nation at Howard University but postponed her remarks until the following day. Critics accused her of being a "sore loser" for not acknowledging her defeat sooner, despite Trump’s clear path to victory. Her final public comments came after much of the nation had accepted the election results. Harris's delay in conceding contrasted with the expectations for a prompt acknowledgment of the outcome.


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