Biden Confirms Acceptance of Election Results.. Pledges Organized Transfer of Power
Biden's speech reflects clear commitment to American democratic traditions, despite his party's loss in historic elections to Donald Trump
November 7, 2024, 9:15 pm

Biden Confirms Acceptance of Election Results.. Pledges Organized Transfer of Power

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President Joe Biden began his first statements following Donald Trump's victory by affirming that the American people exercised their choices peacefully and democratically, indicating his congratulations to Trump and confirming his administration's cooperation to ensure an organized transition.

Biden stated in an address to the American people Thursday that Harris gave her utmost efforts and showed exceptional courage, explaining that they don't consider their opponents enemies and respect the people's choice.

He added that the electoral system is characterized by fairness and transparency, rejecting any doubt about its integrity, confirming his commitment to ensuring a peaceful transfer of power on January 20. The outgoing president indicated that the fruits of his team's efforts will become apparent in coming years, describing his presidency as "historic" and asserting he's leaving behind the strongest global economy.

He emphasized the importance of each remaining day of his term, adding that Democrats will overcome this loss and regain their strength, pledging to continue work in the remaining 74 days of his presidency.

Previously, Harris pledged yesterday a smooth transfer of power to Trump following his significant victory in the White House race. The Republican leader's return to power was uniquely characterized as his third electoral campaign witnessed two assassination attempts, 4 indictments, and a criminal conviction.

Trump achieved a sweeping victory, prevailing in swing states from Georgia to Pennsylvania through Wisconsin, ending Harris's hopes, before Michigan, a traditional Democratic stronghold, gave him the decisive push.

Pending results from 3 states, the Republican candidate received 294 electoral votes compared to 223 for his competitor, significantly exceeding the 270-vote threshold required to win in the indirect voting system elections, with expectations of winning the popular vote for the first time.

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Upon arriving to participate in the summit of the European Political Community, which includes around forty heads of state in Budapest, he said, "I look forward to sitting with the elected U.S. president and seeing how we will collectively ensure we meet challenges, including the threats from Russia and North Korea." He also noted that the strengthening of ties between Russia and North Korea poses a threat to the United States as well, according to reports from Agence France-Presse.

Before Trump's victory, Rutte expressed confidence that a united Washington would remain part of the defensive alliance, even if Trump became the 47th president of the United States. In an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF last Monday night, he stated that both Republicans and Democrats understand that NATO serves not only the security of Europe but also that of America. He added that both candidates are aware that the security of the United States is closely tied to NATO.

On Wednesday, NATO congratulated Trump on his victory but did not address the Ukrainian issue.

It is noteworthy that the relationship between the elected U.S. president and the defense alliance was not the best during his first term in the White House. Trump criticized NATO member states multiple times and even hinted at withdrawing from the alliance unless they increased their financial contributions.

Additionally, the issue of the Russian-Ukrainian war is one of the matters that complicate relations between the two sides, especially since Trump has repeatedly stated that he can end this ongoing conflict, which began in 2022, quickly. He implied that he had a peace plan between Kyiv and Moscow, while his vice president, JD Vance, revealed aspects of that plan, which stipulated Ukraine's commitment not to join NATO, thereby sending reassuring signals to the Russians.

Furthermore, many NATO member states in Europe fear that Trump might halt military aid to Ukraine after he previously criticized the U.S. for pouring funds into supporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.