President Biden addressed members of the press and the nation on Thursday. Joe discussed Donald Trump’s election victory and the peaceful transition of power.
Biden pledged his administration will work with Trump’s team “to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition.”
“That’s what the American people deserve,” Biden said.
He also praised Harris for running “an inspiring campaign,” and said she has “great character” and “backbone like a ramrod.”
“A country chooses one [candidate] or the other. We accept the choice the country made. I’ve said many times, you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree. Something I hope we can do, no matter who you voted for, you see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow Americans.”
He also said he hopes the 2024 election will “lay to rest the question about the integrity of the American electoral system.”
“It is honest, it is fair, and it is transparent, and it can be trusted. Win or lose.”
Watch Biden’s comments below:
