
House Minority Leader Hakeem announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. During a news conference, he expressed his confidence in Harris's ability to lead the nation into the future, citing President Joe Biden's decision to pass the torch to her.
Hakeem praised Harris for exciting and energizing the House Democratic Caucus, the Democratic Party, and the nation as a whole. He emphasized that Harris had earned the nomination from grassroots support, highlighting her qualifications and readiness for the role.