In a recent event marking the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Barack Obama were seen engaging in a phone call. The 60-year-old Michelle Obama expressed her pride in Harris, emphasizing the historic significance of her candidacy as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of Asian descent to serve as vice president and her potential to break these barriers in the quest for the presidential office. Obama also voiced his endorsement of Harris and offered support for her campaign, which was acknowledged by Harris with gratitude. Harris and the Obamas have a longstanding friendship, and their exchange highlighted their close relationship as they prepared for the upcoming election.

Notably, Harris secured enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee after the 81-year-old President dropped out of the race. The Democratic National Committee is expected to hold a virtual nominating vote to officially name Harris and her running mate as the Democratic ticket. Additionally, the party’s new nomination process received praise from Obama, who commended Joe Biden for his decision to step aside and described him as a consequential president and a dear friend. Furthermore, Harris expressed her excitement to hit the campaign trail with the Obamas in the three-month period leading up to the election.

The message from the exchange also hinted at the financial confidence in Harris’s campaign, citing a $100 million haul from over 1.1 million donors, with 62% being first-time contributors.