Kamala Harris says she is ready to serve as president if needed – video

The US vice-president told AP she would be ready to serve as president if necessary. When asked by reporter Chris Megerian about whether she would be able to step up and assume the responsibilities of the office in the light of Joe Biden's age, Harris confidently said: 'Yes.' Elaborating further, she added: 'Every vice-president understands that when they take the oath, that they must be very clear about the responsibility they may have: to take over the job of being president. I'm no different'

• Kamala Harris says she's prepared to serve as president if necessary'