Biden steps up after election defeat: What happened in White House garden speech
After VP Harrisʼs election loss Biden made his first public speech focusing on democratic values and peaceful transition. The president talked about election results acceptance and future of American democracy
In an un-expected Rose Garden address Joe Biden spoke to the nation yesterday about VP Kamala Harrisʼs defeat in presidential race; making his first public appearance since election night
Campaigns are contests of competing visions. The country chooses one or the other. We accept the choice the country made
You cant love your country only when you win. You cant love your neighbor only when you agree
The president confirmed his wednesday phone-call with president-elect Donald Trump (who still denies his own 2020 loss) to discuss the up-coming transition process. Biden made clear his team will work with Trumps staff for a well-organized power transfer
Speaking about electoral integrity Biden pointed-out the systems reliability: its fair honest and see-through — making it trust-worthy regardless of results. He praised Harris for her strong-willed character and whole-hearted campaign effort
The president highlighted his administrations achievements: world-leading economy and ground-breaking legislation that will shape America thru mid-2030s. To Harris supporters he shared a forward-looking message:
We lost this battle. The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up; the American experiment endures
