Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, has commented on the Democrat's election loss in an Instagram post, saying she has "no words."
On Wednesday, Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election in a speech at Howard University, her alma matter. She previously canceled her victory party at the same venue, which had hosted her election night watch party—from which her supporters left in tears and were told to go home by the vice president's campaign chair after the results began to come in.
Former president Donald Trump defeated Harris in Tuesday's election, winning five critical battleground states. After securing Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, Trump crossed the Electoral College's 270-vote threshold, and the Associated Press declared him the winner.
Emhoff is the daughter of second gentleman Doug Emhoff and his ex-wife, film producer Kerstin Emhoff. The 25-year-old is an artist and designer who has modeled for the likes of Coach, Balenciaga and Miu Miu.
Posting to her half a million followers, Emhoff wrote: "Truly no words. We are all gonna get through this. It just f*****g hurts like a b***h right now and that's ok. The fight doesn't stop now. Just please check in on your people right now."
"This is the time to organize, mobilize and make a difference in your communities big or small," Emhoff continued, adding, "I'm here for all of you and I love you guys."
Harris delivered her concession speech to an emotional crowd, which included the second gentleman, his daughter and his son, Cole Emhoff. The three of them were photographed embracing.
Taking to the stage, Harris thanked her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, as well as her campaign staff, poll workers, election officials and supporters.
Many audience members wept as Harris spoke. The second gentleman held back tears, and Walz was seen patting his heart. The vice presidential nominee also looked emotional while Harris thanked him and his family.
Harris addressed her family during the speech, saying, "To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much."
She also spoke directly to the nation's youth: "To the young people who are watching, it is OK to feel sad and disappointed, but please know it's going to be OK. On the campaign, I would often say, 'When we fight, we win.' But here's the thing, sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win."
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