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Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her plans to run for president in the 2024 election, following President Joe Biden’s decision to exit from the race. Following his announcement that he was stepping out the race, Biden endorsed Harris, and she revealed her plans to try to win the Democratic nomination ahead of the election in November. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she wrote in a statement.
According to her campaign, Harris raised $126 million in campaign contributions by Wednesday, July 24. The $100 million haul came from more than 1.1 million unique donors, including 62% first-time donors.
Following Harris’ announcement, tons of memes began to circulate as well as excitement among Democrats. Plenty of celebrities threw their support behind Harris. Take a look at some of the stars who have endorsed the VP so far!
Barack and Michelle Obama
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… pic.twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2024
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, shown in a video endorsement released Friday, July, 26.
Charli XCX
kamala IS brat
— Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024
Leading the charge, Charli XCX’s short and simple statement showing support for Harris has blown up! Given the success of the British popstar’s new album brat, she made a short endorsement of the VP. “kamala IS brat,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Beyoncé
While Beyoncé has not made a statement regarding the possible candidacy, her team granted permission for Harris to use her song ‘Freedom.’
Harris walked out to the hit while making her first official visit to her campaign headquarters on July 22, and again on July 23 at the beginning and end of her rally in Milwaukee.
Barbra Streisand
I’m so grateful to President Biden and so excited to support Kamala Harris.https://t.co/Fnir5uNzwq
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) July 22, 2024
Barbra Streisand shared her endorsement for Harris in a statement to the New York Times.
“President Biden and Vice President Harris ushered this nation out of the [Donald] Trump chaos. I’m so grateful to President Biden and so excited to support Kamala Harris,” the singer wrote.
“She will work to restore women’s reproductive freedom and continue with the accomplishments begun in the Biden-Harris administration.”
John Legend
John Legend took to social media to share a lengthy statement commending Biden for bowing out of the race. At the end of his message, the “All Of Me” singer vowed to do all he could to keep former President Donald Trump out of office. “I’m so ready to work to help unite the pro-democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Project 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our President. She’s ready for this fight and I’m excited to help in any way I can,” he wrote.
Kerry Washington
In the name of democracy, @JoeBiden did a brave and bold thing. I’m tremendously grateful for his years of service – and I am awed by his selfless leadership.
Make no mistake. Our fight now remains EXACTLY the same. We must do everything we can to prevent another Trump… pic.twitter.com/HODoi7s28P
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) July 21, 2024
Kerry Washington posted a selfie she took with Harris as she penned a lengthy tribute to her on social media. “@KamalaHarris can and will win this! I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s gooooooooooooo!” she wrote.
Mark Hamill
“I want to offer my full support & endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year”- @JoeBiden🇺🇸
Vote for the candidate who will both honor & further his legacy: @KamalaHarris#HamillHeartsHarris 🫶 pic.twitter.com/Z3ESqvgpZr
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 22, 2024
Mark Hamill used #HamillHeartsHarris to share his support for her via X.
“I want to offer my full support & endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” the Star Wars actor shared.
“Vote for the candidate who will both honor & further his legacy: @KamalaHarris.”
George Clooney
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 13: George Clooney attends “The Boys In The Boat” New York Screening at Museum of Modern Art on December 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
One week after George Clooney called for Biden to step down from the race in a New York Times op-ed, he endorsed Harris.
“President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again. We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest,” the actor said in a statement provided to CNN.
George Takei
I want to honor our President @JoeBiden. He has served our nation admirably for decades, he is a decent honorable man, a hugely successful president, and a patriot. Now let us unite behind @KamalaHarris and defeat Donald Trump in November!
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 21, 2024
Star Trek actor George Takei made a series of posts showing support for Harris and praising the president for stepping aside. “Now let us unite behind @KamalaHarris and defeat Donald Trump in November!” he wrote.
Cardi B
AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!! https://t.co/IAJO5yo79r
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 21, 2024
Cardi B reposted a clip of herself saying that Harris should be the nominee following Biden’s debate performance in June. “LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate,” she wrote.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.
Let’s get to work.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 22, 2024
Naturally, tons of people from the political world shared their endorsement of Harris. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her support for the VP in a post. “Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November,” she wrote. “Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.”
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande reshares Joe Biden’s post endorsing Kamala Harris to be the Democratic pick for the presidential election. pic.twitter.com/imEhVkDxIp
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 21, 2024
Ariana Grande gave a subtle show of support via Instagram Stories by re-posting Biden’s endorsement of Harris.
In the same slide, she added a voter registration link for her fans.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba uploaded a carousel of multiple pictures of herself and Harris.
“I’ve been riding with you for a hot minute,” the Fantastic Four star captioned the Instagram post. “excited for you to make history @kamalaharris ❤️. Let’s gooooo 👊🏽!
“Link in bio if you are on board,” she continued, disabling comments.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis praised the “trusted,” “tested” and “tough” politician via Instagram.
In a separate post, the Freaky Friday star wrote, “She is a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of color and her message is one of HOPE and UNITY for America at her time of great national divide.”
Spike Lee
Spike Lee shared a brief message of support for Harris via Instagram.
“ONCE AGAIN A SISTA COMES TO DA RESCUE.🙏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👏🏾🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜,” the director wrote.
Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer posted a photo of Biden and Harris to Instagram.
“The time from handwringing and teeth gnashing is over! We must save ourselves! DEMOCRATS…ASSEMBLE! #Harris2024 #SayItWithYorFullChest #ImWithHer,” she wrote.
Yvette Nicole Brown
I’m sure it goes without saying but I FULLY stand with (and next to 😜) my Soror, the fabulous @KamalaHarris! She has my FULL endorsement for President of the United States! 🙌🏾🩷💚 pic.twitter.com/12FnLNbhVz
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) July 22, 2024
Yvette Nicole Brown posted a throwback photo on X on July 21 of herself smiling at Harris’ side.
“I’m sure it goes without saying but I FULLY stand with (and next to) my Soror, the fabulous @KamalaHarris!” the actor wrote, referencing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
The Drake & Josh alum gushed that Harris had her “FULL endorsement for President of the United States!”
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