Call Kamala Harris, President Biden: Choosing My Decision, His Story Represents America's Best Story
JAKARTA - United States President Joe Biden called Vice President Kamala Harris, congratulating and praising his party's campaign of colleagues, after the initial presidential election results came out and were won by his rival Donald Trump.
Harris, who is paired with the Walz Team and promoted by the Democratic Party, suffered defeat to Trump, who was paired with JD Vance and promoted by the Republican Party.
In addition to congratulating Trump by telephone, President Biden also contacted Harris to congratulate him on his "historic campaign," the White House said, quoted by ABC News November 7.
In a statement on the White House website, President Biden said what America saw today was Kamala Harris who he knew and admired.
"He is an extraordinary partner and public servant full of integrity, courage and character," he praised, quoted from the White House website.
President Biden later praised Harris' campaign as a historic campaign that would realize what might have been guided by the strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is freer, fairer, and full of opportunities for all Americans.
"As I said before, voting for Kamala was the first decision I made when I became a presidential candidate in 2020. It was the best decision I made. The story represents America's best story. And as he explained today, I have no doubt that he will continue to write that story," wrote President Biden.
"He will continue his struggle with his goals, determination, and joy. He will continue to be champion to all Americans. Above all, he will continue to be the leader our children will emulate for generations to come, as he draws his mark in America's future," said President Biden.
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Trump won the US Presidential Election after garnering electoral votes of more than 270, the amount needed to win the US Presidential Election out of a total of 538 electoral votes contested in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Harris' defeat came when Trump won in the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin, as well as Michigan.