President Joe Biden urged Americans to unite and ensure a peaceful transition of power after Donald Trump’s decisive election win. Biden emphasized the need to respect the election results and heal political divisions. Meanwhile, Trump began planning his transition, with global leaders signaling readiness to work with his administration.
In a rare moment of national reflection, President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the latest presidential election. Speaking from the White House, Biden emphasized the importance of unity, calling for the nation to “see each other not as adversaries but as fellow Americans.”
Biden, whose speech came after Trump secured 295 electoral votes, well beyond the 270 required for victory, highlighted that the election outcome should settle any lingering doubts about the fairness of the U.S. electoral process. This was especially poignant after Trump’s 2020 defeat, where the former president refused to acknowledge the results.
In a speech filled with a tone of reconciliation, Biden also stressed that the election results would ensure a “peaceful transfer of power” when Trump assumes office on January 20. “On Jan 20, we’ll have a peaceful transfer of power here in America,” Biden said, a stark contrast to the 2021 events when Trump infamously refused to attend Biden’s inauguration.
Biden’s remarks were a direct counter to the political turmoil that marred Trump’s previous term, notably the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack by his supporters.
While Biden’s speech focused on peace, Trump’s team wasted no time in planning for the future. From his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump began assembling a transition team, preparing for what could be a significant shift in U.S. politics.
World leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, swiftly pledged cooperation with Trump, despite concerns about his “America First” stance. Xi called for “stable” relations between Washington and Beijing. Trump’s transition efforts also included naming key figures for his administration, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccine advocate who had previously backed Trump in the election.
Trump’s win marked several historical milestones. Not only is he the first convicted felon to be elected president, but he also becomes the oldest man in U.S. history to take office. With big promises ahead, Trump is already setting the stage for his second term, shaping a political landscape that promises to be radically different from the past.
As the nation moves forward, both Biden’s call for unity and Trump’s readiness to lead indicate that the coming years may be filled with significant shifts, both at home and abroad.
