In a significant moment following Donald Trump’s decisive win over Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden addressed Americans, urging them to stay calm and to "lower the political temperature." Speaking from the Rose Garden of the White House, Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power to Trump, signaling respect for the democratic process. He assured the country that he would oversee a smooth transition, aiming to bring stability to a divided nation.
Biden, who stepped out of the race in July to support Harris, called on Americans to see one another as fellow citizens rather than adversaries, hoping this sentiment would help heal political divisions. He added that the election results should "put to rest" any doubts about the integrity of the U.S. voting system, referencing Trump’s earlier refusal to accept his own 2020 defeat.
In his statement, Biden revealed that he had spoken with Trump to congratulate him and reaffirmed his commitment to an orderly transfer of authority, set to occur on January 20.
Trump, celebrating at his Mar-a-Lago resort, has already started forming his new administration. His campaign released a statement announcing that he would soon begin selecting team members. Notable figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk could take key roles in the Trump administration, with both men advocating for controversial policy changes.
Meanwhile, world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, expressed willingness to cooperate with Trump, hoping for “stable” relations. However, concerns persist about Trump’s “America First” stance and his promises to introduce tariffs on foreign goods. With his campaign focusing on hardline policies and economic concerns, exit polls indicate that voters were particularly dissatisfied with Biden and Harris’s handling of inflation and the economy.
As Trump prepares to take office again, he is expected to roll back Biden’s policies, including climate initiatives and military aid for Ukraine. Many Democrats feel Biden may have waited too long to step aside for Harris, hoping that a victory for her would have kept Trump out of office. Biden’s legacy now faces significant shifts under Trump’s leadership.
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