Barack and Michelle Obama Officially Endorse Kamala Harris In New Video

Barack and Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Kamala Harris in a new video posted on X.

Obama wrote in the caption of the video, “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris.”

He continued, “We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. ”

“At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us,” added Obama

Watch it here:

Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in… pic.twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2024

Per Politico:

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday.

The Harris campaign announced the endorsement with a video showing the vice president on a phone call with the Obamas. In the video, Michelle Obama said she is proud of Harris and that this election will be “historic,” before the former president shared they were endorsing her.

“We called to say, Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” he said.

The Obamas, two of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, were the most prominent holdouts as the rest of the party quickly coalesced around Harris this week. And Barack Obama, who is a draw for events, will likely show up on the campaign trail for Harris in the run-up to November.

Harris and Barack Obama have been in contact over the years, with the former president often serving as a sounding board dating back to her days as California state attorney general. They have talked multiple times in recent days as Harris sought to rally support for her nomination after President Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed her.

On the call, Obama said Democrats are “going to be underdogs” and that as Harris herself has said, she will have to earn the trust of voters across the country.

I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country. We’ve got your back, @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/xldcZeDXuS

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 26, 2024

Here’s what CNBC reported:

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a short video released Friday by the Harris campaign.

The 55-second clip shows the vice president walking backstage at an event, heading toward her motorcade and answering the phone call on speaker.

“Aww, hi, you’re both together! Oh, it’s good to hear you both,” Harris says warmly.

″I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am proud of you,” Michelle Obama says. “This is going to be historic.”

The former president then says, “We called to say, Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you, and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.”

Harris thanks them for their friendship and adds, “We’re going to have some fun with this.”

BREAKING: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/XNBodVu8m8

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 26, 2024