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.
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!
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).
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.
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.”