Joe Biden promises "orderly transition" of power to President-elect Donald Trump

President Joe Biden on Thursday local time congratulated Presidentelect Donald Trump and said would ensure an orderly transition of power following his victory in the recent US Presidential elections ANI reportedBiden mentioned that the peoples will prevails in democracy and that his administration will coordinate with Trumps team to make sure theres a peaceful transfer of power ANI citedIn a post on X he said Yesterday I spoke with Presidentelect Trump to congratulate him on his victory I assured him that I would direct my entire Administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition Thats what the American people deserveYesterday I spoke with Presidentelect Trump to congratulate him on his victory And I assured him that I would direct my entire Administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transitionThatrsquos what the American people deservemdash President Biden POTUS November 7 2024Biden also applauded Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris for leading an inspired and positive campaignIn a post on X he said Kamala Harris is an extraordinary partner and public servant She ran an inspiring campaign and everyone got to see something I respect so much in her her character She gave her whole heart to the effort and she and her entire team should be proud of the campaign they ranKamala Harris is an extraordinary partner and public servantShe ran an inspiring campaign and everyone got to see something I respect so much in her ndash her characterShe gave her whole heart to the effort and she and her entire team should be proud of the campaign they ranmdash President Biden POTUS November 7 2024Biden said that the Democrats welcomed the choice of the American citizens of having Trump as their PresidentHe further said that one cannot love the country only when they winIn a post on X he said The struggle for the soul of America since our very founding has always been ongoing Campaigns are contests of competing visions And we accept the choice the country made You cant love your country only when you winThe struggle for the soul of America since our very founding has always been ongoingCampaigns are contests of competing visions And we accept the choice the country madeYou canrsquot love your country only when you win pictwittercomBFg3LCILw8mdash President Biden POTUS November 7 2024Biden also highlighted his commitment to fulfilling his presidential oath and honouring the Constitution and said that the country will witness a peaceful transfer of power on January 20He further emphasised the transparency of the American electoral system and claimed that the system is honest fair and transparent Biden also expressed gratitude to all elections workers recognising their efforts in staffing voting sites counting votes and safeguarding the integrity of elections ANI reportedWith inputs from ANI