WASHINGTON, Nov 7 – US President Joe Biden on Wednesday called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on election victory, according to the White House.
“President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasised the importance of working to bring the country together,” the White House said in a statement, noting that Biden will address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition on Thursday.
Biden also invited Trump to meet in the White House, Xinhua news agency reported the statement said, adding that the staff will coordinate a specific date in the near future.
Biden also spoke by phone with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, and congratulated her on her “historic campaign,” the statement said.
US media reported earlier Wednesday that Harris called Trump to congratulate him on election victory.
Separately, Anadolu Agency reported Harris called on her supporters to accept the election results and vowed peaceful transfer of power to Trump.
“I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get it. But we must accept the results of this election,” she said in remarks delivered from her Washington, D.C.-based alma mater, Howard University.
“Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,” she added.
Trump will be inaugurated for a second White House term on Jan. 20, 2025.
