Biden calls for calm and orderly transfer of power after Trump's election win
President Joe Biden called for calm after Donald Trump's election victory, urging Americans to "bring down the temperature." He emphasized the integrity of the electoral system and promised an orderly transfer of power, despite disappointment among Democrats. Biden's remarks followed a surprising defeat for Vice President Kamala Harris, which some Democrats attributed to Biden's leadership. Trump won decisively in key battleground states, gaining at least 295 Electoral College votes and potentially winning the popular vote. With Republicans regaining control of the Senate, Trump is expected to pursue policies from his first term, including tariffs and deregulation. World leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, congratulated Trump on his victory.