Kamala Harris praises Biden's legacy in first remarks since announcing 2024 bid

Vice President Kamala Harris praised President Biden on Monday for his accomplishments in the first few years of his term, claiming he has done more than other presidents and with less time than they had.

"In one term, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who have served two terms in office," she said in opening remarks at the White House's event for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams.

Biden announced his decision to step aside and suspend his 2024 presidential campaign after significant pressure mounted for him to do so. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president," he wrote in a letter posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interests of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term."

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The president endorsed Harris as his successor after announcing his decision. "I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination," she responded in a statement.

Harris' remarks on Monday were the first after she accepted Biden's endorsement, making her intention to be the 2024 Democratic nominee known.

She complimented the president, specifically for "his honesty, his integrity, his commitment to his faith and his family, his big heart and his love, deep love of our country."

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"I am first-hand witness that every day our president, Joe Biden, fights for the American people. And we are deeply,