In July, Joe Biden announced that he was withdrawing as the Democrats’ presidential candidate, and will let younger forces in. Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Biden will thus end his political career by relinquishing the presidency to Trump. – For some it is a time for victory, for others a time for loss, says Biden from the lectern in the rose garden outside the White House. Biden says that on January 20 there will be a peaceful takeover of power. This was not the case four years ago, when Biden took over as president. Then Donald Trump did not show up for the ceremony. – We have to accept the election. You can’t just love your country when you win. – The electoral system is fair, and we must have confidence in that. The president says they have 74 days to finish the job. – They are in pain. I hear you, and I see you. But don’t forget what we have achieved: – Setbacks are inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable. Trump with a superior victory Several recognized opinion polls showed that the presidential election was going to be historically jammed. When the election results rolled in during Wednesday, it became clear that it was Trump who won, with a clear majority. Trump won the election in all the decisive swing states. – This will always be remembered as the day the Americans regained control of their country, Trump said when he declared his election. Vice President Kamala Harris was silent for a long time before she spoke about the defeat. On Wednesday evening he took the podium. Kamala Harris on the podium when she declared election defeat. Photo: Stephanie Scarbrough / AP A smiling Harris took to the stage and asked the fans not to give up hope. She turned to the young voters, and reminded them of the power they have. – It’s okay to be disappointed, but it’s going to be fine. Sometimes the game takes a while, that doesn’t mean we won’t win, said Harris. Published 07.11.2024, at 16.52 Updated 07.11.2024, at 17.38
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