Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech at her alma mater, Howard University. She said, "I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. But for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But here's the thing, America. If it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion of stars. The light, the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service. HU. And may that work guide us even in the face of setbacks toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America. I thank you all. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of America. I thank you all."