WASHINGTON (TNND) — Just hours after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the presidential race, President Joe Biden is speaking out for the first time about the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election.

One Instagram post“What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire,” President Biden said.

Mentioned Biden Harris’ concession speech here he called for the peaceful transfer of power and urged Americans to accept the election results.

“A fundamental principle of democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results,” he said. “This principle, like all others, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny, and all who seek the trust of the people must respect it.” .”

Biden noted that Harris is a “tremendous partner and public servant” and noted that his campaign began under extraordinary circumstances.

“He led a historic campaign that embodied what was possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that was freer, fairer, and filled with greater opportunity for all Americans.”

The president stated that choosing Harris as vice president was the first decision he made while running for president in 2020.

“His story represents the best of America’s story. And as he made clear today, I have no doubt that he will continue to write that story.”

The White House also shared on Wednesday that Biden spoke with President-elect Donald Trump. After your victory and shared determination in wanting to ensure a smooth transition and bring the country together. Biden also called Harris to congratulate her campaign.

Later Wednesday, Biden’s chief of staff contacted Trump’s team “to sign federal agreements necessary to begin an orderly presidential transition,” a White House official told The Associated Press.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.