Washington — President Biden is set to address the nation on Thursday morning following the passing of the former president Donald Trump's victory In the 2024 presidential elections.
President, who was till four months ago is seeking re-electionWill address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, as his predecessor is set to return to the White House.
spoke to mr biden Vice President Kamala Harris Despite the defeat, he was congratulated on phone on Wednesday for his campaign. In a statement, the president called Harris a “tremendous colleague and public servant” who “stepped up and led a historic campaign.”
Mr Biden said, “Her story represents the best of America. And as she made clear today, I have no doubt that she will continue to write that story.” He also added what he said when he endorsed her to become the nominee: Choosing Harris as his running mate was “the best decision I ever made.”
The president also spoke with Trump on Wednesday, expressing his commitment to a smooth transition — and inviting the president-elect to a meeting at the White House.
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Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement the former president “looks forward to the meeting.” He said Trump “very much appreciated the call.”
Throughout the campaign, Mr Biden repeatedly described Trump's potential return to the White House as a threat to democracy, and the two men have been staunch rivals since facing off in the 2020 presidential election. After Mr Biden's victory, Trump blocked the transition of power because he refused to accept the results of the election.
Mr Biden's address to the nation comes after Harris' formally accepted In a speech from his alma mater, Howard University, on Wednesday afternoon, he stressed that the election results must be accepted while reiterating his commitment to a peaceful transfer of power.
“A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results,” Harris said. He said the principle “distinguishes democracy from monarchy and tyranny.”
Vice President, who stepped into the campaign In late July, she said that although she accepts the election, “I do not accept the fighting that fueled this campaign.”
Harris added, “Don't be discouraged. This is not a time to throw up your hands. This is a time to roll up your sleeves.” “This is a time to organize, mobilize and persevere for freedom and justice and the future we all know we can create together.”