Ms. Harris admitted losing the election, called to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump

Ms. Harris spoke publicly for the first time since the outcome of the 2024 presidential election was decided, promising to join Mr. Biden in a peaceful transfer of power.

Early morning of November 7 (Vietnam time), the US Vice President announced his defeat in the 2024 presidential election - Photo: REUTERS

At exactly 4:15 a.m. on November 7 (Vietnam time), US Vice President Kamala Harris began her first public speech after the 2024 US election was decided. Speaking at Howard University (Washington DC), Ms. Harris admitted that she had lost to Mr. Donald Trump in the race to the White House.

Lose the election and accept the results

She affirmed: "The result of this election is not the result we wanted, not the result we fought for. I know people are going through a lot of different emotions. I understand that. But we have to accept the results of the election. I called President-elect (Donald) Trump earlier and congratulated him on his victory. I also said that we will help him and his team in taking over. We will carry out a peaceful transfer of power. A basic principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results." The Democratic presidential candidate spent the rest of her speech comforting and encouraging her supporters. She called on voters, especially young people, not to lose hope and to continue fighting for American independence.

Never give up fighting for core ideals

The US vice president declared: "My allegiance (to the Constitution, my conscience, and God) is why I am here and tell you that while I conceded the election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. That is the fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity for all of our people. The fight for the core ideals of our country, ideals that reflect the best of America in us. That is a fight I will never give up." Ms. Harris concluded her speech: "Only when it is dark can we see the stars. I know that many people feel like we are entering a dark period. But for all of us, I hope that is not true. But if it is, let us fill the sky with the radiant light of a billion stars. The light of optimism, faith, truth, and service."

Mr. Trump recognized Ms. Harris as strong and professional.

Shortly before Ms. Harris began speaking, Mr. Steven Cheung - the head of Mr. Trump's campaign - confirmed that the US vice president had called to congratulate the new president-elect. Mr. Cheung said the call was warm and friendly. "President Trump recognized Ms. Harris's strength, professionalism, and determination throughout the campaign. The two leaders agreed on the importance of uniting the country," Mr. Cheung affirmed.

Previously, on November 6 (Vietnam time), major media channels in the US and Mr. Trump himself announced that the Republican candidate would return to the White House and become the 47th US president. Mr. Trump won a resounding victory after winning four out of seven battleground states, namely North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Thereby, he won a total of 277 electoral votes, surpassing the 270-vote mark to win the election. By the early morning of November 7, Mr. Trump continued to win the fifth battleground state, Michigan, bringing his total number of electoral votes to 292. The situation in the two remaining battleground states, Nevada and Arizona, has been decided, but Mr. Trump is still dominating in these two states.

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