Former US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, giving her campaign a significant lift.
News About Nigeria sighted this in a social media post, Obama expressed his confidence in Harris’ ability to lead the country, stating that he and his wife Michelle believe she would make an excellent President.
“Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support,” Obama wrote on X platform.
He pledged to support her in every way possible to ensure her victory in the November elections.
This endorsement comes at a crucial time for Harris, who has been gaining momentum since announcing her candidacy.
She has already received the backing of President Joe Biden, and Obama’s support is expected to further boost her campaign.
Harris has been critical of Donald Trump and his policies, and has vowed to protect the freedoms and rights that are under attack.
In a recent speech, Harris addressed the American Federation of Teachers, warning that the country is witnessing a concerted effort by extremists to undermine democracy and representative government.
She emphasized the importance of protecting the freedom to vote and the freedom to live safe from gun violence.
Trump, on the other hand, has been using increasingly extreme rhetoric against Harris, falsely claiming that she supports the execution of newborn babies.
He has also promised to withhold federal funds from schools with vaccine mandates, a move that would affect every public school in America.
Harris has challenged Trump to a debate, but he has refused, citing the fact that she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate.
However, Harris remains confident and ready to face Trump in a debate, saying “What happened to ‘any time, any place?’
