In a series of posts on Friday morning, Barack and Michelle Obama announced their support for Kamala Harris for president.
The posts appear to play a recording of the Obamas telling Harris over the phone that they support her.
The former president wrote: “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we thought she would make a great President of the United States and that we fully support her. We hope you will join us as we do everything we can to ensure she wins in November at this critical time for our country.
Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friends @KamalaHarris. We told her we thought she would make a great President of the United States and that we fully supported her. At this critical moment in our country, we will do everything we can to ensure she wins… pic.twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA
—Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2024
In the film, Obama tells Harris, “We’re calling to tell you that Michelle and I are very proud to support you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.”
In another post uploaded at the same time at 5:01 a.m., Michelle Obama wrote: “I am so proud of my daughter Kamala. Barack and I are extremely happy to support her as the Democratic nominee because Her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people across the country we support you, @KamalaHarris!
I am so proud of my daughter Kamala. Barack and I are extremely pleased to support her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people across the country. we support you, @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/xldcZeDXuS
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 26, 2024
Michelle’s post contained the same video.
In the same minute, Kamala Harris also posted a video and thanked the Obamas.
It means a lot to get your approval. @michelleobama and @Barack Obama.
Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/rAuTyIlCai
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 26, 2024
“@MichelleObama and @BarackObama, having your support means so much,” Harris wrote. “Let’s get to work.”
The Obamas remain among the most influential members of the Democratic Party.
