(JUST IN)US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president

Former President Barack Obama has announced his support for Kamala Harris’s presidential bid.

In a post on X on Wednesday, Obama stated: “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.”

Obama’s endorsement underscores the significance of Harris’s candidacy and signals strong backing from influential figures within the Democratic Party.

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