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By Al Jazeera
Jul 26, 2024

Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president

Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

Barack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for United States president, which means the vice president has won the backing of all the Democratic Party’s leading figures.

“We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” former US President Obama told Harris during a phone call, a video of which was posted on social media.

“I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl, Kamala, I am proud of you,” former first lady Michelle Obama said. “This is going to be historic.”

The Obamas had yet to announce their support for Harris after US President Joe Biden decided on Sunday to withdraw from the race.