Kamala Harris has officially conceded the U.S. presidential election to Donald Trump, calling him to offer her congratulations just hours after her defeat was confirmed.
During their phone conversation, Harris emphasized the significance of a peaceful transition of power and the importance of leading as a president for all Americans, according to a senior aide. Harris is expected to address the nation later on Wednesday.
“She discussed the need for a peaceful transfer of power and the responsibility of being a president for every American,” the aide said.
With 292 electoral votes to Harris’ 224, Trump has secured the presidency, surpassing the 270 needed to win.
This victory makes Trump the first president in over 130 years—and only the second in U.S. history—to win a non-consecutive second term.
Exit polls revealed that Trump’s success was largely due to his strong performance with various voter groups, particularly those he had lost in 2020. He built a coalition of diverse, working-class voters that helped propel him to victory.
