On Wednesday afternoon, President Joe Biden called President-Elect Donald Trump, who is both his predecessor and his successor, to congratulate him on his win and invite him to the White House to discuss the transition between their administrations.
The Associated Press mentioned the news as part of their live election update. "The White House said staff would coordinate a date 'in the near future.' Biden plans to address the nation on the election results, which will have sharp implications for his legacy on Thursday. Biden also spoke with Vice President Harris to congratulate her on her campaign," the update mentioned.
Fox News' John Roberts also discussed such an update on Wednesday afternoon, noting it came this morning. "The transition this time around will be wholly different than it was during the Obama administration," when Trump won the 2016 election.
BREAKING: Joe Biden has called to congratulate Trump on winning the election.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 6, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris had called Trump as well earlier on Wednesday, as Katie covered. Harris has been awfully quiet since losing to Trump, and will not be making a concession speech until later in the afternoon, over 12 hours since the race was called for Trump.
In fact, such remarks, which will take place at her alma mater of Howard University, will be Harris' first time speaking publicly about the election loss.
Trump won the Electoral College and the popular vote, becoming the first Republican nominee to do so since the 2004 election.
In case you missed it, President-elect Donald Trump won the national popular vote. The first time a Republican has done so since 2004.
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