Kamala Harris has phoned Donald Trump on afternoon to concede the election – hours after the race was over and her devastating defeat confirmed.
She then issued a warning to the new president-elect, lecturing him as she offered her congratulations.
‘She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,’ a senior Harris aide said.
Trump’s team confirmed the Harris call and said the president-elect acknowledged Harris’ ‘professionalism’ and ‘tenacity.’
‘President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory,’ Trump communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement.
‘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.’
Harris during her campaign had vowed to be president ‘for all Americans.’
She officially conceded to the nation at Howard University yesterday – which was 2 hours after the election was called for her Republican rival.
Trump, meanwhile, is spending the day at his home at Mar-a-Lago after a grueling campaign.
The White House also confirmed President Biden called both candidates.
Biden invited Trump to meet with him at the White House and expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to power.
But he had his own warning for the president-elect, telling him about ‘the importance of working to bring the country together.’
Biden will address the nation on Thursday to talk about the election results and discuss the transition of power.
