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Washington: President Joe Biden has reached out to congratulate Donald Trump, who has been declared the President-elect following the recent election, according to a White House announcement.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the White House reported that Biden reiterated his dedication to facilitating a smooth transition and highlighted the necessity of uniting the country. He is scheduled to address the nation about the election results and the upcoming transition on Thursday.
Additionally, Biden invited Trump to the White House for a meeting, with arrangements to be coordinated soon, as noted in the statement from Xinhua news agency.
Biden also held a phone conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, congratulating her on her “historic campaign,” as per the report.
Early reports on Wednesday indicated that Fox News projected Trump would surpass the 270 Electoral College votes necessary to secure the presidency.
Speaking at his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election, describing it as “a political victory that our country has never seen before.” This assertion was later supported by projections from the Associated Press and other major media outlets.
As election results continued to unfold, Trump appeared to have won all seven crucial swing states in the election. The first clear results emerged from North Carolina and Georgia around midnight on Election Day.
By Wednesday afternoon, the three “Blue Wall” states—Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan—had returned to Trump’s favor, mirroring the outcomes of the 2016 election.
Earlier reports indicated that Harris had also called Trump to extend her congratulations on his election win, delivering a concession speech at Howard University, her alma mater, later that day.
