Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t seem to want the nation repeating history, particularly the insurrection that plagued the certification of the 2020 election. (Watch the video below.)
So in a social media address to the nation Monday, hours before she is to preside over the certification of Donald Trump’s victory over her, she offered a stark reminder: “As we have seen, our democracy can be fragile.”
Harris was presumably referring to the Trump-inspired mob that laid siege to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to stop the democratic process of officially validating the results for the rightful victor. Four years ago, it was Joe Biden, despite the lies that Trump and his allies pushed about alleged rigging (and continue to do so).
There were even calls on that dark day to hang her predecessor, former Vice President Mike Pence, for not caving to Trump’s dubious command for Pence to disrupt the proceedings.
Now it’s Trump’s turn to assume office again. Harris took to X, formerly called Twitter, to reflect on the constitutional process, which is expected to happen Monday — without the chaos and violence from four years ago.
Here are her words in full:
The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. As much as any other principle, it is what distinguishes our system of government from monarchy or tyranny.
Today at the United States Capitol, I will perform my constitutional duty as vice president of the United States to certify the results of the 2024 election.
This duty is a sacred obligation, one I will uphold, guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and my unwavering faith in the American people.
As we have seen, our democracy can be fragile, and it is up to, then, each one of us to stand up for our most cherished principles. And to make sure that in America, our government always remains of the people, by the people, and for the people.
May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.