Biden to address nation after Trump's election victory and promises peaceful transition
President Biden will address the nation on Thursday after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. This marks the first time since 1968 that a sitting president eligible for reelection did not appear on the ballot.
Trump secured 312 Electoral College votes, while Vice President Kamala Harris received 226. This election represents the largest Republican victory margin since 1988, with Trump also leading in the popular vote.
Biden congratulated Trump on his victory and invited him to the White House for a transition of power. He praised Harris as a strong partner and endorsed her for the Democratic nomination after his withdrawal from the race.