FILE: In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, from left, former President Donald Trump speaks on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas./THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Biden delivers remarks following Donald Trump's win

The remarks to the nation will be Biden's first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Trump's decisive victory over Harris

· National Post

President Joe Biden delivered remarks Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.

“In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning.

Biden said he had spoken with Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a “peaceful and orderly transition,” adding that’s what the people deserve. Biden was subtly nodding to how Trump, in 2020, refused to accept he lost the election.

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