Speaking at the White House in the aftermath of Vice President Kamala Harris' crushing electoral defeat, President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to help facilitate an efficient and peaceful transition of power to President-elect Donald Trump.
BIDEN: "I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory. And I assured him, that I will direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition." pic.twitter.com/nWOlwfWDaD
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 7, 2024
He also seemed...happy about the result.
Why does Joe Biden look so happy? pic.twitter.com/7dmSWG1dQ6
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 7, 2024
Biden's attitude comes just two days after First Lady Jill Biden wore a MAGA red suit to vote, a move Democrats viewed as a message to Harris and others on the left who pushed the incumbent president out of the race.
Jill Biden turning up to cast her vote wearing red. How’s that for sending a message.
— Suit and tie (@Suitandtie9999) November 5, 2024
Someone’s still angry. pic.twitter.com/lLiSQeCTPd
Meanwhile, Democrats are at each other's throats.
After Kamala Got Trounced by Trump, Dems Have Begun 'Clawing Each Others' Eyes Out'
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 7, 2024
https://t.co/j8nARJGEFb
From Bidenworld: “There is no singular reason why we lost, but a big reason is because the Obama advisers publicly encouraged Democratic infighting to push Joe Biden out, didn’t even want Kamala Harris as the nominee, and then signed up as the saviors of the campaign only to run…
— Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) November 7, 2024