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    President’s speech, watch the election results again

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    President Joe Biden He addressed the nation on Thursday morning to see Loss of Vice President Kamala Harris The 2024 presidential elections and President-elect Donald Trump’s impending transition to power.

    The speech came a day later Biden congratulated Trump on it victory He called Wednesday and invited her to the White House to discuss the presidential transition; It was an offer Trump refused to extend to Biden after the 2020 race. A meeting date has not yet been announced as staff is coordinating a meeting in the near future.

    “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together,” the White House said in a statement. The statement was included.

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    Biden’s address: Watch the full speech

    Biden made his remarks after 11 a.m. EST following an announcement Thursday morning On social media site X.

    You can watch the speech again in the attachment below or here USA TODAY’s YouTube channel.

    In his nearly seven-minute speech, Biden affirmed his commitment to a peaceful transition of power, praised the election as a free and fair one, and praised poll workers who oversaw the voting process.

    Addressing Harris’ supporters as well as his cabinet after Harris’ defeat, Biden insisted, “Setbacks are inevitable, but giving up is inexcusable.”

    Biden: Harris ‘a public servant filled with integrity’

    Biden’s address came one day later published a statement Following Harris’ election loss, he called the vice president “a tremendous partner and public servant filled with integrity, courage and character.”

    In the statement, Biden said choosing Harris as vice president in 2020 “was the best decision I have ever made” and added that “her story represents the best of America’s story.”

    “He stepped forward under extraordinary circumstances and led a historic campaign that embodied what is possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is freer, fairer, and filled with greater opportunity for all Americans,” Biden said. in question. “He will continue the fight with purpose, determination and joy.”

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    Harris and Trump spoke after the election results

    Harris delivered it Charter speech at Howard University on Wednesday He admitted that the election results were not in his favor. He encouraged his supporters not to despair and to take action.

    “While I accept this election, I do not accept the struggle that fueled this campaign,” he said. “We will continue to wage this fight in the voting booths, in the courts, and in the public square, and we will continue to do so more quietly, by treating each other with kindness and respect, by how we live our lives.”

    Trump gave his victory speech At 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, he promised voters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida that his administration would not stop “until we deliver the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve, too.”

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