Biden congratulates Trump, pledges 'peaceful and orderly' transfer of power
Biden said he hopes the results of the 2024 election will 'lay to rest' questions about election integrity
President Biden addressed the nation from the Rose Garden on Thursday after his vice president, Kamala Harris, conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Trump.
In brief remarks, Biden announced he spoke with Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and assure him that the entire Biden administration will work with his team "to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition."
"That's what the American people deserve," Biden said.
He also praised Harris for running "an inspiring campaign," and said she has "great character" and "backbone like a ramrod."
During the campaign, both Harris and Biden called Trump a "fascist" and argued that his re-election to the presidency would threaten democracy and prove dangerous to the American people.
But after Trump's decisive win, Biden changed his tune to emphasize unity. On Thursday, the president spoke about political campaigns as a "contest of competing visions."
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Biden said he hopes the results of the 2024 election will 'lay to rest' questions about election integrity
President Biden addressed the nation from the Rose Garden on Thursday after his vice president, Kamala Harris, conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Trump.
In brief remarks, Biden announced he spoke with Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and assure him that the entire Biden administration will work with his team "to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition."
"That's what the American people deserve," Biden said.
He also praised Harris for running "an inspiring campaign," and said she has "great character" and "backbone like a ramrod."
During the campaign, both Harris and Biden called Trump a "fascist" and argued that his re-election to the presidency would threaten democracy and prove dangerous to the American people.
But after Trump's decisive win, Biden changed his tune to emphasize unity. On Thursday, the president spoke about political campaigns as a "contest of competing visions."
Biden congratulates Trump, pledges 'peaceful and orderly' transfer of power
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday as Democrats are still reeling from President-elect Trump's decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election.
