Vice President Harris Receives President Biden's Endorsement

U.S. President Biden hosts Australia’s Prime Minister Albanese for official state visit at the White House in Washington

Vice President Kamala Harris had multiple phone conversations with President Biden prior to his announcement that he would not be seeking reelection on Sunday.

Biden dropped out and endorsed his running-mate in an unprecedented move this weekend.

Biden endorsed Harris after dropping out of the race, an unprecedented move.

Vice President Harris had multiple phone conversations with President Biden before his announcement.

Harris spent over 10 hours making calls to party leaders and Members of Congress.

Surrounded by family and staff at the Vice President’s Residence, she spent more than 10 hours Sunday placing calls to over 100 party leaders, Members of Congress, governors, labor leaders, and leaders of advocacy and civil rights organizations. On each of those calls, the Vice President made clear that she was extremely grateful for the President's endorsement, but plans to work hard to earn the Democratic nomination in her own right, a person familiar with Harris' actions told sources.

Throughout the day, the Vice President wore a hooded Howard University sweatshirt, workout sweats and sneakers. Amid the many calls, she took time to arrange both lunch and dinner for the assembled aides. The menu was salad and sandwiches for lunch, and pizza and salad for dinner. The Vice President's pizza came with anchovies, her go-to topping.