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Former president Barack Obama released his endorsement of Kamala Harris early Friday morning, after days of hyped-up speculation.
The endorsement came, not in a formal statement, but in a unique format. It was a video of a “phone call” between the Obamas and Harris, as she feigned surprise at hearing both Barack and Michelle on the other line.
“Oh my goodness. Michelle, Barack, this means so much to me,” Harris gushed while speaking into the phone. “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 want to tell you 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,” she added.
Obama posted the video on social media Friday morning and wrote, “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us.”
Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in… pic.twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2024
Michelle Obama also posted the video, and wrote, “I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country. We’ve got your back, @KamalaHarris!
I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country. We’ve got your back, @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/xldcZeDXuS
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 26, 2024
Many from the right are commenting on the video, ripping it to shreds. Below are just some of the comments being posted:
The rig is in. The most unliked candidate in America wouldn’t be endorsed by Barack Obama unless they 100% have a massive voter fraud system in place. You people are the worst traitors America has ever seen.
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) July 26, 2024
You hate Joe Biden don’t you. You did him ugly.
— MAZE (@mazemoore) July 26, 2024
And there just happened to be a camera present. What a coincidence!
— Amy2112 (@Amy21123) July 26, 2024
You successfully performed a silent coup against a sitting president and chose the most unlikeable women on planet Earth to take his place 🤣🤣
Failed Border Czar!— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) July 26, 2024
Less than two weeks ago you told the American public that Joe Biden just had a “bad debate” was all. You lied to the public, you had been with him at a fundraiser earlier that month and you still tried to tell the public he was fine. So nobody should believe you about this either
— Shem Horne (@Shem_Infinite) July 26, 2024
Cool! Trump 2024! pic.twitter.com/iKrGU8eSAx
— Alex Stone (@StoneJAlex) July 26, 2024
F** YOU! I’m sick of your shit Obama! You Dollar Store Malcom X! You created so much hate and division in this country. I hope black people don’t make the same mistake and vote for someone based on the color of their skin! I hope everyone learned their lesson after being…
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) July 26, 2024
