Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris Concede to Trump and Call to Congratulate Him? Viral Claim Lacks Evidence
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Following former President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, rumors have circulated on social media claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded and personally called Trump to congratulate him. This claim has quickly gone viral, particularly on platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter). However, there is currently no verified evidence to support these claims, and both the Harris-Walz campaign and Trump’s team have refrained from commenting on the matter.
The rumors began circulating shortly after election night, when Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) and Fox News projected that Trump had surpassed the required 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. In a speech from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump declared, “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” solidifying his belief in his reelection. This statement quickly fueled a wave of unverified reports on social media, with some users suggesting that Harris had already called to concede and offer congratulations.
KAMALA HARRIS HAS CALLED DONALD TRUMP TO CONCEDE AND CONGRATULATE HIM, REPORTS SAY. 😳‼️ pic.twitter.com/zC1osJ62vW
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 6, 2024
One user posted, “Reports are saying that Vice President Kamala Harris has just called Donald Trump to concede and congratulate him,” while others echoed similar claims. However, fact-checkers and reputable news organizations have found no confirmation of these reports. So far, neither Kamala Harris’s campaign nor her running mate, Tim Walz, has confirmed any such concession. Similarly, Trump’s team has not provided any statement indicating a call from Harris.
Additionally, reports indicate that Harris canceled a planned speech on election night, which only fueled further speculation. Although some assumed this cancellation implied a concession, her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, clarified that Harris postponed her speech to Thursday, when she is expected to address both her supporters and the nation. Richmond’s statement further suggested that Harris’s cancellation was a strategic choice, and not a concession.
Claims being made that Vice-President Kamala Harris has called President-Elect Donald J. Trump to Concede the Race and Congratulate him on the Win, are False.
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) November 6, 2024
False reports and rumors often spread rapidly during election periods, and 2024 has proven no different. The power of social media to amplify speculation without credible sources means that misinformation can easily go viral, especially during critical moments in the electoral process. It is important for voters to approach these types of claims with caution and seek confirmation from reliable sources before assuming them to be factual.
Until there is an official statement from the Harris-Walz campaign confirming a concession, these rumors should be treated with skepticism. As of now, no verifiable evidence supports the claim that Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the election or congratulated Donald Trump. Harris is expected to clarify her stance during her upcoming address, and any future developments will likely be officially communicated through reputable news channels and her campaign team.
Kamala Harris has cancelled all her public appearances tonight.. 💀‼️ pic.twitter.com/kxe8ZVykxM
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 6, 2024
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