Vice President Kamala Harris was nominated as the presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday, despite her absence at the event. Harris, who has been serving in the White House since January 2021, was officially named the presumptive presidential nominee after President Biden announced last month that he would not seek re-election.
In a tweet posted early Wednesday morning, Harris expressed her readiness to roll up her sleeves and get to work. Despite her significant role in the administration, Harris has not held a press conference during this time period. She has, however, agreed to participate in one debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Harris was in Milwaukee for a rally, and she is set to deliver the keynote address at the DNC on Thursday night in Chicago. This nomination marks a significant milestone in Harris's political career, as she continues to make history as the first female Vice President of the United States.
