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Election 2024 updates: Beshear says Vance 'ain't from Appalachia' at Harris event

Former President Barack Obama has also endorsed Vice President Harris.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Julia Reinstein, Lauren Peller, Nadine El-Bawab, Leah Sarnoff, and Ivan Pereira
Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Jul 24, 2024, 8:53 PM EDT

Biden speaks to staff after speech amid cheers

Shortly after the president delivered his remarks, massive applause and cheers were overheard pouring out of the White House, where hundreds of staff had gathered to watch their beloved boss deliver his historic address.

Biden sounded as if he were using a microphone to address his staff, starting with “Hello, hello, hello!” and being met with roaring applause.

At one point, it sounded as if the crowd broke into a chant of "Biden! Biden! Biden!"

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-ABC News' Molly Nagle and Mary Bruce

Jul 24, 2024, 8:58 PM EDT

Gov. Josh Shapiro, potential Harris VP pick, reacts to speech

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who sources tell ABC News is one of the front-runners for the vice president spot, posted a statement on X following Biden's speech.

"A patriot, a President who has gotten historic stuff done, and a fighter for our country," he said. before thanking him for his service

Jul 24, 2024, 8:47 PM EDT

Trump reacts to Biden speech on Truth Social

Former President Donald Trump made two posts on Truth Social reacting to Biden's speech, calling it "barely understandable, and sooo bad!"

He added that "CROOKED JOE BIDEN AND LYIN’ KAMALA HARRIS ARE A GREAT EMBARRASSMENT TO AMERICA"


In this photo posted to the social media account of Margo Martin, Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump watches President Joe Biden's speech, on July 24, 2024.
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-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa

Jul 24, 2024, 8:45 PM EDT

Jill Biden says her 'heart of full of gratitude'

First lady Jill Biden released a statement on X after the speech saying that her "heart is full of gratitude."

"Thank you for the trust you put in Joe—now it’s time to put that trust in Kamala. Love, Jill," she said.