VP Kamala Harris referred to Joe Biden's legacy as second to none in modern history Monday in the first public appearance since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsed her. "His achievements over the last three years are unrivaled in modern history," Harris said at a ceremony on the South Lawns of the White House celebrating the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.
Harris, 59, who is black and Indian, described how she was introduced to Biden because of his son, Beau, with whom she worked as attorneys general in their respective states.
"Back then, Beau would often tell me stories about his dad. He would talk about the kind of father and the kind of man that Joe Biden is," Harris said. "His honesty, his integrity, his commitment to his faith and his family, his big heart, the deep love for our country—I am a firsthand witness to that every day. Our President Joe Biden fights for the American people, and we are deeply, deeply grateful for his service to our nation," Harris said.
"Our President Joe Biden fights for the American people, and we are deeply, deeply grateful for his service to our nation," she said.
Harris also informed the crowd about Biden's condition, indicating that he had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous week and was, at that particular moment, recovering at his Delaware residence.
"Our president, Joe Biden, wanted to be here today. He is feeling much better and recovering fast, and he looks forward to getting back on the road," Harris said.
The vice president did not discuss the upcoming presidential election but proceeded to honor the NCAA championship athletes. Later in the day, she planned to head to Delaware for a campaign event.
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