WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory Tuesday night.
The most vital point the president wanted to convey to the country, especially Democrats disappointed by the election results, is that the country will be fine.
He promised a peaceful transfer of power.
President-elect Donald Trump has accepted President Biden’s invitation to the White House as Trump’s team prepares a transition plan.
“Setbacks are inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable,” Biden said.
President Biden sought to deliver a message of hope and resilience after voters went to the polls on Election Day, handing President-elect Donald Trump a resounding victory.
“We accept the country’s decision,” Biden said.
In the Rose Garden, President Biden promised to fulfill his duty in the remaining weeks of his presidency.
“74 days left until the end of the term. Our term,” he said.
And he said he would do his part to ensure the next government is ready to take the reins.
“We will have a peaceful transfer of power here in America,” Biden said.
The Trump transition team is already fully operational. The operation’s leaders say Trump will select leaders for his Cabinet and beyond in the coming days and weeks.
“Rest assured he will have the full support of Senate Republicans,” said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.).
Thanks to major Republican victories in Congress, Republican Sen. John Thune says Republicans are ready to hit the ground running “to put forward an agenda that’s good for this country, that deals with taxes and expanding the tax code.” 2017… and with energy dominance.” and the high regulatory costs.”
President-elect Trump says he will give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a leadership role in public health and give Elon Musk oversight of government efficiency.
The White House says no date has been set for a meeting between President Biden and the president-elect at the White House.
