U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris praised President Joe Biden’s service to the nation in her first public appearance since he unexpectedly ended his reelection campaign and endorsed her as his successor. “Joe Biden’s legacy over the last three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris said.

Harris, now the leading Democratic candidate for president, is garnering support from prominent Democrats like Governors Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom, and Andy Beshear. Biden’s exit has injected new energy into her campaign against Republican Donald Trump in the November 5 election.

The Trump campaign, anticipating Harris’ rise, criticized her on issues like immigration and law enforcement, while Harris focused on uniting the Democratic Party and the nation.