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    President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday morning to discuss Defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris of the 2024 presidential election and President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming transition to power.

    The speech came a day later Biden congratulated Trump on his victory on the phone Wednesday and invited him to the White House to discuss the presidential transition period — an offer Trump declined to extend to Biden after the 2020 race. No meeting date has yet been revealed, as staff will coordinate one 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.

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    Biden speech: watch the full speech

    Biden delivered his speech after 11 a.m. EST following an announcement Thursday morning on the social networking site

    You can watch the speech again below or at USA TODAY YouTube Channel.

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    Biden’s full speech after Trump was declared the winner of the presidential race

    President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time after the 2024 presidential election.

    In his speech, which lasted about six minutes, Biden affirmed his commitment to a peaceful transition of power, praised the election as free and fair and praised election officials for overseeing the voting process.

    Addressing his cabinet, as well as Harris supporters after her defeat, Biden insisted: “setbacks are inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.”

    Biden: Harris is a “public servant of integrity”

    Biden’s speech comes a day after he issued a statement following Harris’ election defeat, calling his vice president “a formidable partner and public servant full of integrity, courage and character.”

    In the statement, Biden said choosing Harris as his running mate in 2020 “was the best decision I made” and said “her story represents the best of America’s history.”

    “Under extraordinary circumstances, she mobilized and led a historic campaign that embodied what is possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision of a freer, more just and full of humanity. more opportunities for all Americans,” Biden said. said. “She will continue the fight with determination, determination and joy.”

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    Harris and Trump deliver speeches after election results

    Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday at Howard University where she admitted that the results of the election were not in her favor. She encouraged her supporters not to give in to despair and to mobilize.

    “While I recognize this election, I do not recognize the fight that fueled this campaign,” she said. “We will continue to fight this fight in the voting booths, in the courts and in the public square, and we will also fight it more discreetly, in the way we live our lives, treating each other with kindness and respect .”

    Trump delivered his victory speech to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida, where he promised voters his administration would not rest “until we have created the strong, safe, prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve “.

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