Joe Biden addressed the nation a day after Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential election
Washington:
US President Joe Biden spoke today for the first time since the US election result was known and Donald Trump’s victory was certain.
Addressing the nation from the White House lawns, President Biden, in his trademark blue suit and white striped tie, said “The people have voted and have chosen their President and have done so peacefully. And in a democracy, the will of the people always prevails.”
“Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory, and I assured him that I would direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition. That is what the American people deserve,” he said.
He went on to say that, “Yesterday, I also spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris. She has been a partner and a public servant. She ran an inspiring campaign and everyone got to see what I had seeing early on and which I respect so much – her character. She gave her whole-hearted effort, and she and her entire team needs to be proud of the campaign they ran.”