US President Joe Biden Breaks Silence as Donald Trump Defeats Kamala Harris
- US President Joe Biden called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory
- Legit.ng reports that Biden vowed to work toward a "smooth transition" ahead of the inauguration in January 2025
- During a phone call, Biden invited Trump to meet with him at the White House and said staff would work to coordinate "a specific date in the near future" for the sit-down to take place
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and global issues.
Washington, D.C., USA - US President, Joe Biden, spoke to the president-elect, Donald Trump, on the phone Wednesday, November 6, to congratulate him on winning the presidency.
Biden also invited the incoming president to the White House.
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The White House said:
"President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together."
As reported by Hindustan Times, the US president will also address the nation on Thursday, November 7.
In his call with Trump, Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasised the importance of working to bring the country together.
The White House added:
“He also invited president-elect Trump to meet with him in the White House. The staff will coordinate a specific date in the near future.
"Tomorrow (Thursday, November 7), President Biden will address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition."
Legit.ng reports that Biden's preferred candidate, Harris, ran as the Democratic candidate for the White House after President Biden left the race amid concerns about his old age following his disastrous debate with Trump in June.
Trump won a decisive victory - comfortably clearing the 270 electoral college votes needed to clinch the presidency.
US election: Lessons for Nigeria
Meanwhile, Femi Bolaji, a social-political commentator, explained that Nigeria can pick "a strong lesson" from the just-concluded US presidential election.
According to Bolaji, the era of "hollow rhetoric" is over and politicians must now lead by example by genuinely prioritising the needs of the people.
He told Legit.ng:
"What many Americans saw in Trump was a departure from the status quo. He juxtaposed his past achievements alongside current issues in the Biden administration to connect with voters. As a result, he saw a landslide victory in key swing states.
"We witnessed a similar phenomenon recently in Botswana where a new wave of conservative politicians rose to take control of both parliament and government."
Bolaji added:
"The message to our (Nigerian) political leaders is clear: the people are no longer passive. They’ve been pushed to the edge, and if leaders fail to adapt, they will watch their political strongholds crumble."
The analyst concluded that a major shift is underway in global politics, and Nigeria — the most populous black nation on earth — cannot afford to be left behind.
Harris concedes defeat, calls Donald Trump
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Harris called Trump to concede the 2024 election.
A senior adviser to Harris said she discussed "the importance of a peaceful transfer of power" and "being a president for all Americans."
As the vice president, she is expected to oversee the US Congress' ceremonial certification of the just-concluded election.
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