Kamala Harris makes first public appearance since Biden ended his candidacy

Vice President Kamala Harris awkwardly encouraged a crowd to clap for President Biden Monday in her first public appearance since Biden ended his candidacy for a second term Sunday and endorsed Harris to replace him. “Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history. In one term, he has already…,” Harris began during a speech on the White House South Lawn, before pausing to add, “Yes, you may clap.” Harris delivered her trademark laugh — often described by detractors as a cackle — while pausing at the event honoring the men’s and women’s NCAA championship teams. The vice president spoke to the teams in Biden’s absence as he recovers from COVID-19 at his Delaware vacation home, from which he tweeted Sunday afternoon he would retire and back Harris for the Democratic nomination. Read more at