WATCH: Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff Shed Tears During Kamala’s Concession Speech

After conceding the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a crowd at her alma mater, Howard University, in a moment that felt more like a farewell to a dwindling base than a rousing call to action. With the Republican Party reclaiming the White House, the event was marked by visible displays of emotion from some of Harris’s key supporters.

Among them were Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who both appeared to wipe away tears as Harris acknowledged the hard-fought, yet ultimately fruitless, campaign.

In her speech, Harris attempted to cast a hopeful vision for her supporters, with some platitudes aimed at instilling a sense of resilience. “The light of America’s promise will always burn bright,” she declared. “As long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”