Barack and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris for President
This morning, President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president of the United States. In a video endorsement, the former president and first lady called on Americans to join them in getting to work to elect the vice president, and gave their full-throated support and commitment to doing everything they can to make her the next president of the United States.
“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.” - former President Obama.
“It's time for us to rally around you, your candidacy. This is not on you, it's not just on you and Doug, it's on all of us. ... We've got to register, we've got to vote. ... So, let's all roll up our sleeves and make it happen.” - former First Lady Michelle Obama.
The endorsement comes as Harris for President kicks off a Weekend of Action marking 100 days until Election Day. With over 170,000 volunteers and 2,300 events across the battleground states, Team Harris is making its case to the voters who will decide this election about the fundamental choice they will face this November at the ballot box. Kamala Harris wants to build a future where every person has the opportunity not just to get by, but to get ahead. Donald Trump wants to take America backwards with his extreme Project 2025 agenda.
The Obamas’ endorsement adds to the already-massive groundswell of support for the vice president’s candidacy, including endorsements from labor unions, advocacy groups, and dozens of Democratic elected officials who are dedicating their robust organizing infrastructure to supporting her campaign.
TRANSCRIPT:
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Kamala!
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Hello? Hi!
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: Hey there!
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Aw. Hi, you’re both together! Oh, it’s good to hear you both.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am proud of you. This is going to be historic.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: 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.
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Oh my goodness. Michelle, Barack, this means so much to me.
I am looking forward to doing this with the two of you, Doug and I both. And getting out there, being on the road.
But most of all, I just wanna tell you that the words you have spoken and the friendship that you have given over all these years mean more than I can express.
So thank you both! It means so much. And, and we’re gonna have some fun with this, too, aren’t we?
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: Yes!
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Well, the— look, you’re a happy warrior. And—
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Indeed.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: And the country needs a happy warrior.
