Harris delivers first remarks since conceding election

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday delivered her first public remarks after losing her bid roughly three weeks ago to become president.

In a video shared on the Democratic Party’s official X account, Harris tells supporters: "The outcome of this election obviously is not what we wanted. It is not what we worked so hard for."

Referring to the short campaign she had after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July, Harris also said: "I am proud of the race we ran, and your role in this was critical. What we did in 107 days was unprecedented."

She praised her supporters' work as volunteers knocked on 19 million doors, made 215 million phone calls, and raised more than $1.5 billion for her campaign.

Harris, amid speculation her next political move could be a run for California governor or the presidency again, also suggested there is still "a lot to fight for."

"I know this is an uncertain time," she said. "I'm clear-eyed about that. I know you're clear-eyed about it, and it feels heavy. And I just have to remind you, don't you ever let anybody take your power from you. You have the same power that you did before November 5th, and you have the same purpose that you did. And you have the same ability to engage and inspire, so don't ever let anybody or any circumstance take your power from you."

The video of Harris' remarks was criticized on social media.

Fox News contributor Joe Concha reposted a clip from Harris' video that the Democratic Party shared on X.

"I’m not sure you guys want to be amplifying this. There’s something, ummmm, off with the vice president," Concha said.

The Prince William County GOP of Virginia reposted the same clip on X, saying, "The joy is gone."