Kamala Harris Opts Out Of 2020 US Presidential Race

Indian-origin California Senator Kamala Harris will not contest the U.S. Presidential election to be held in November next year. 

Democratic Party Senator withdrew her name from the race on Tuesday.

In a tweet, Harris said that it is with deep regret that she has suspended her campaign to fight the Presidential election. Apologising to her supporters, Harris said that a lot of money was needed to fight the Presidential election but she is not a billionaire. She also said that she may have suspended her campaign to fight the election, but she will keep fighting to provide justice to the people. 

To my supporters, it is with deep regret—but also with deep gratitude—that I am suspending my campaign today.

But I want to be clear with you: I will keep fighting every day for what this campaign has been about. Justice for the People. All the people.https://t.co/92Hk7DHHbR

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 3, 2019

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Harris’ decision to quit the election race and wrote sarcastically, “Too bad. We will miss you Kamala!” Harris also tweeted in response to Trump’s tweet and said, “Don’t worry, Mr. President. I’ll see you at your (impeachment) trial.”

Don’t worry, Mr. President. I’ll see you at your trial. https://t.co/iiS17NY4Ry

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 3, 2019

Harris is a Democratic Senator from California. She had announced her candidature for the Presidential election in January this year. Since staking her claim for the post of President, Harris had collected $2.3 crore.

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California Senator @KamalaHarris ended her 2020 US #Presidential campaign on Tuesday, a sudden departure for a candidate who was once seen as the most promising contender for the Democratic nomination#Democrats #PresidentialRace pic.twitter.com/iGWXHBqrgo

— GoNewsIndia (@GoNews_India) December 4, 2019