Kamala Harris takes on Joe Biden in first public appearance since resigning [VIDEO]

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

Vice President Kamala Harris praised President Biden the day after he dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed her to be the Democratic nominee. He made the remarks while speaking at an event honoring NCAA athletes at the White House. https://t.co/DYA3GErIvq pic.twitter.com/urfPa21G9F

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

Biden announced Sunday his decision to step aside and suspend his 2024 presidential campaign, endorsing Harris as his successor.

Her remarks on Monday were the first since she accepted Biden's endorsement, announcing her intention to be the 2024 Democratic nominee.

He commended Biden, specifically for “his honesty, his integrity, his commitment to his faith and his family, his big heart and his love, his deep love for our country.”

“I witness firsthand that every day our president, Joe Biden, fights for the American people. And we are deeply, deeply grateful for his service to our nation,” he added.