Joe Biden promises a “peaceful transition” with Donald Trump

It was his first speech since the Republican's resounding victory in the presidential election.

A short speech with a solemn tone. Joe Biden committed, Thursday, November 7, to ensuring a transition “peaceful and orderly” with Donald Trump. “I hope that no matter who we vote for, we can see ourselves as fellow citizens and not as adversaries. Lower the temperature” in a country on edge, he said during his first speech since the Republican's resounding victory in the presidential election. Speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House, he tried to raise the morale of the ministers and advisers seated opposite him, who applauded and gave him a standing ovation, with closed faces.

“This is a difficult moment. You are suffering (…) Don't forget everything we have accomplished. It has been a historic presidency”assured the octogenarian head of state, whose economic and diplomatic record could be largely unraveled by his successor. “We lost this battle, but the America you dream of demands that you get back up.”a dit Joe Biden.

Joe Biden invited the Republican to the White House on an unspecified date to prepare for the arrival of the next administration. Donald Trump, who never acknowledged his defeat in 2020 and who shunned Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, “I’m looking forward to this meeting”according to his team. Her presidential rival, Kamala Harris, has also committed to“help” for the transfer of power.