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US Election Results highlights: We accept the choice the country made, says Joe Biden
US Election Results highlights: Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the election to Donald Trump, who secured 292 votes in the Electoral College.
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- 4:52 AM IST, Nov 6Trump accepts Biden's White House invitation, meeting will take place shortly
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- 4:39 AM IST, Nov 6Melania Trump vows to safeguard ‘freedom’
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US Election Results highlights: Donald Trump has made a political comeback to become the 47th US President after winning the electoral college with a tally of 292 votes against Democrat rival Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump over a phone conversation, according to Reuters.
...Read MoreA senior Harris aide said that Harris congratulated Trump on his win and discussed the peaceful transition of power from the Biden administration.
Harris, in her concession speech at Howard University, promised to continuing fighting for the ideals of American democracy and the freedoms of people. She also stated that though many considered dark times to be ahead, it was up to them to light “a billion stars” with the light of optimism, faith and service.
President Biden also congratulated Trump on his victory and has invited him to the White House to discuss the transition. Read more
Trump clinched his wins in key states such as Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina. Counting of ballots is still underway in some counties in Nevada, Alaska and Oregon.
Key updates:
- Kamala Harris addressed her alma mater, Howard University at 4 pm EST to concede the election, reported ABC News. Harris lost the electoral college with a tally of 224 votes.
- Republicans are likely to gain majority in the Senate with a thin margin with a current tally of 52 Republicans against 43 Democrats.
- 7 out of 10 states in America have voted to reinstate abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. Florida, South Dakota and Nebraska, with Republican majorities have chosen to not vote in favour of abortion access.
- With immigration, abortion and the economy being key concerns for voters while casting the ballot, the Trump administration is expected to crack down on what have been viewed as lenient policies under the Biden administration, reported The New York Times.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump and Harris agreed on importance of unifying country over phone call
US Election Results LIVE: The Trump campaign's communications director, Steven Cheung, released a statement detailing what happened in the phone call where Kamala Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump.
“President Donald J. Trump and vice-president Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory. President Trump acknowledged vice-president Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country,” he said.
US Election Results LIVE: Special counsel Jack Smith may drop cases against Trump
US Election Results LIVE: Special counsel Jack Smith is allegedly evaluating if two federal cases against Donald Trump can be dropped due to a Justice Department policy that prevents officials from prosecuting a sitting president, reported ABC News.
Trump had previously made a statement that he would fire Jack Smith “in two seconds” if he was elected president.
US Election Results LIVE: Harris calls Trump to concede election, discusses transition of power
US Election Results LIVE: Kamala Harris called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his win and concede the election, a senior Harris aide told Reuters.
Harris, who is expected to give a concession speech at Howard University later in the day, reportedly discussed “the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,” with Trump who will become the 47th President of the United States of America.
