Kamala Harris concedes defeat to Trump, promises peaceful transition

Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the United States presidential election to President-Elect Donald Trump.

Harris conceded defeat in the presidential election to Trump in a speech on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Harris, who was bidding to become the first female president, disclosed that she had spoken to Trump and congratulated him.

She wrote on X: “My heart is full today—full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve.

“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, but hear me when I say: the light of America’s promise will always burn bright.

“We must accept the results of this election.

“Earlier today (Wednesday), I spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I told him that we will help him and his team with that transition, and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.”

Trump was able to regain the White House after securing victories in the key swing states of North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

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About 200 people gathered outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago to protest his election.

One banner at the front read “Trump out!” as demonstrators also called for an end to Israel’s Gaza incursion, pictures on social media showed.

President Joe Biden also planned to address the nation at 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT) on Thursday, November 7.

The White House said Biden was committed to a smooth transition between now and Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Trump’s campaign said Biden called Trump to congratulate him and invite him to a meeting at the White House at an unspecified time.

Trump has said he wants the authority to fire civil servants he views as disloyal and has vowed to use federal law enforcement agencies to investigate or prosecute perceived enemies, including political rivals.

Trump promised roles in his administration to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a prominent Trump donor, and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Musk contributed at least $119 million to a pro-Trump spending group, giving him extraordinary influence to help his companies secure favorable government treatment.

The Star