Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president: ‘No doubt in our mind she has what it takes’

Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for president, saying that there is “no doubt in our mind” that she has what it takes to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 election and “deliver for the American people”.

Following days of speculation, the former first couple announced their endorsement on Friday morning, with both the Obamas and Harris sharing a video on social media of a phone call between the trio in which they pledged their whole-hearted support for her campaign.

“Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president is heard telling Harris in the call.

Michelle tells Harris that she is “proud” and insists the election will be “historic.”

“I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl, Kamala, I am proud of you. This is going to be historic,” she says.

Harris, who is seen in the video, thanks them for their support and hints that the Obamas will be joining her on the campaign trail.

“Oh my goodness. Michelle, Barack, this means so much to me,” she says.

“I’m looking forward to doing this with the two of you, Doug and I both. And getting out there, being on the road.

“But most of all, I just want to tell you the words you have spoken and the friendship that you have given over all these years mean more than I can express, so thank you both. It means so much. And we’re gonna have some fun with this too, aren’t we?” she added.

The video appears to have been taken on Wednesday, with Harris’ outfit matching what she wore at a campaign stop at the biennial convention of Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis.

“Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll