President Joe Biden congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and invited him to the White House for a transition meeting. Biden emphasised the need for a smooth transition and national unity. The White House announced that staff will arrange a meeting date 'soon'. Additionally, Biden spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic campaign.
The White House said Biden 'expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition' with the president-elect and emphasised the 'importance of working to bring the country together'.
Biden To Address Nation On Thursday
Biden is also scheduled to address the nation on Thursday regarding the election results, which will significantly impact his legacy.
Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential election to Donald Trump, will address her supporters on Wednesday afternoon at an event at Howard University in Washington, DC, as confirmed by her campaign and the White House. The event invite was extended to her supporters and volunteers.
The White House announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her speech at 4 pm EST (2:30 am IST, Thursday). She will deliver the concession speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to accept the results of the presidential election. In her address, she will emphasise themes from her campaign's closing days and call for unity, encouraging the nation to work together and find areas of ‘common ground’.
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