Biden gives first speech after unexpected White House power shift

In his Rose Garden address‚ President Biden discusses election results and calls for national unity. He confirms talks with President-elect Trump and highlights importance of accepting democratic choice

November 7 2024 , 07:02 PM  •  106931 views

Biden gives first speech after unexpected White House power shift

President Joe Biden stepped into the Rose Garden yesterday to share his thoughts after Kamala Harrisʼs defeat in the presidential race; his speech focused on democratic values and smooth power-transfer

You cant love your country only when you win. You cant love your neighbor only when you agree

Biden stated firmly

The president mentioned his wednesday phone-call with President-elect Donald Trump (who still hasnt admitted his 2020 loss)‚ promising a well-organized transition: the electoral process proved itself honest fair and transparent

Biden praised his former running-mate Harris describing her as someone with a steel-like backbone who put her heart into the campaign. He pointed to his adminʼs achievements including:

  • World-leading economic growth
  • Ground-breaking legislation with ten-year impact
  • Cross-party infrastructure deals
  • Clean-energy investments

Speaking to disappointed supporters Biden emphasized that despite this set-back – Americas democratic system stays strong: the nations future depends on citizens staying active in the political process