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Biden Calls for Unity in First Address After Trump's Landslide Victory Over Harris, a Setback for Democrats

Nov 7, 2024, 05:10 PM

In his first public address following the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden called for national unity and urged Americans to 'bring down the temperature' after Donald Trump's decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden's remarks, delivered on Thursday, emphasized the importance of an orderly transition to President-elect Trump, whom he referred to as having achieved a 'landslide' win. The election results have sparked discussions and reactions across the nation, particularly at Harris's alma mater in Montreal, where the outcome has been a focal point of conversation. Biden characterized Harris's defeat as a 'setback' for the Democratic Party, acknowledging the significant implications of the election outcome.