Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to former President Donald Trump, initiating a peaceful transition of power.
At a Glance
- Harris called Trump to congratulate him 12 hours after the race was called
- Trump won with 292 electoral votes to Harris’s 224
- Both agreed on the importance of unifying the country
- President Biden also called Trump and invited him to the White House
- Harris planned a formal concession speech at Howard University
Harris Concedes, Calls Trump
In a display of democratic tradition, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to former President Donald Trump, 12 hours after the race was called. The first media announcement of Trump’s victory came at 1:22 a.m. ET on Wednesday, setting the stage for a transition of power.
“Vice President Harris called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election, a campaign aide tells FOX,” Jacqui Heinrich reported.
Harris, who had been at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on election night, did not make an immediate public appearance as results rolled in. Instead, she opted for a private call to Trump before planning her formal concession speech.
We must accept the results of this election.
Earlier today, I spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I told him that we will help him and his team with that transition, and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 6, 2024
Trump’s Response and Election Results
Trump’s response to Harris’s call was reportedly gracious and forward-looking. According to reports, he complimented Harris on her campaign’s strength, professionalism, and tenacity.
As of 3:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Trump had secured 292 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 224, with four states still undeclared. The popular vote count showed Trump with 72 million votes to Harris’s 67.2 million, reflecting a decisive victory for the former president.
Biden Reaches Out, Transition Begins
In a parallel move, President Joe Biden also reached out to Trump, congratulating him on his victory. Biden extended an invitation to Trump to visit the White House, signaling the beginning of the formal transition process.
