Harris and Biden called Trump to congratulate him on his victory, but both stressed the need to unite the country and work for a peaceful transition of power between Democrats and Republicans.
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Even before publicly acknowledging her victory, Kamala Harris congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential election. The Democratic candidate called her Republican opponent this Wednesday, revealed an advisor to the current vice president of the United States.
Taking the initiative to call Donald Trump, Kamala Harris discussed with the president-elect the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a leader for all Americans, according to the adviser who spoke anonymously to Agence France Presse. Republican campaign spokesman Stephen Cheung said it was a “cordial conversation.” “President Trump recognized Vice President Harris’ strength, professionalism and tenacity throughout the campaign and.” both agreed on the importance of unifying the countrys,” Cheung described, quoted by the New York Times.
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But Harris wasn’t the only Democrat to congratulate Trump. Current President Joe Biden has also spoken by phone with his successor to congratulate him and They invite you to the traditional meeting at the White House. This meeting will aim to discuss the power transition process and will take place in the “near future,” the White House announced, adding that Biden “expressed his commitment to a smooth transition and highlighted the Importance of working together to unite the country.“.
In addition to these phone calls, Biden and Harris will also make public statements. Harris speaks this Wednesday night (9:00 p.m. in Lisbon), from Howard University, in Washington DC. The current president will speak only on Thursday, the White House said. This Wednesday, Biden also called his vice president to congratulate her on the “historic campaign,” which she inherited just over 100 days before the elections, after her withdrawal.
Source: Observadora
