
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to announce their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination for president. The endorsement is expected to be made during a news conference scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, as reported by two sources familiar with the matter.
According to one source who spoke to CNN, Schumer and Jeffries have engaged in discussions with Harris regarding their support for her presidential bid. This move signifies a significant show of support from key Democratic leaders for Harris, who currently serves as the Vice President of the United States.