Vice President Kamala Harris not addressing her supporters immediately after the election results were announced is reminiscent of a similar situation involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. Both women were vying to become the first female president of the United States if they had defeated Trump.
Back in 2016, when Trump was declared the winner, Clinton chose not to speak to her supporters until the following morning. This decision drew criticism from some who felt she should have given a speech that same night at the Javits Center in New York. Instead, Clinton's campaign manager, John Podesta, briefly addressed the disappointed crowd.
The day after the election, Clinton encouraged her supporters to accept the outcome and look towards the future. She emphasized the importance of giving Trump a chance to lead as the newly elected president.
Similarly, on Tuesday night, supporters of Vice President Harris left the watch party at Howard University after learning that she would not be addressing them. Social media users were quick to point out their disappointment, especially after waiting for hours for Harris to make an appearance.
While both situations involved the disappointment of supporters following a closely contested election, it is important to note that both Clinton and Harris eventually addressed their supporters and emphasized the need to move forward despite the election results. The decisions made by these prominent Democratic figures reflect the challenges and responsibilities that come with navigating the aftermath of a presidential election.
