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US Presidential Election 2020 Live Updates: Joe Biden Vows To "Make America Respected" Around The World Again
US President-elect Joe Biden said that voters had given him a "convincing" victory after he was projected to have defeated Donald Trump. "Folks, the people of this nation have spoken. They've delivered us a clear victory, a convincing victory," an ebullient Biden told a victory rally in his home state of Delaware.
US Democrat Joe Biden captured the US presidency on Saturday as voters narrowly rebuffed Republican incumbent Donald Trump's tumultuous leadership and embraced Biden's promise to fight the coronavirus pandemic and fix the economy in a divided nation.
Winning the battleground state of Pennsylvania's 20 Electoral College votes gave the former vice president more than the 270 he needed to triumph, prompting all major TV networks to declare him victor came after four days of nail-biting suspense following Tuesday's election.
"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect (Kamala) Harris. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted," Biden said on Twitter. "With the campaign over, it's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It's time for America to unite. And to heal."
Trump, who has made repeated claims of electoral fraud without providing evidence, immediately accused Biden of "rushing to falsely pose as the winner."
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US Election Result 2020: As Trump Keeps Up Attack, Joe Biden Says "Need To Be Calm, Patient"
As Trump keeps up attack, alleging that elections are rigged, Joe Biden, in his address to the nation, today said: "Look, we both know tensions are high. It can be high, especially after a tough election, like the one that we just had. But we have to remember that we have to remain calm and patient. Let the process work out, as we count all the votes. know, we will be proving again as we have for 244 years in this country, that democracy works, your vote will be counted."
"I don't care how hard people try to stop it, I will not let it happen. People will be hurt, but our journey is for the more perfect union, and it keeps moving on," he said.
"In America we hold strong views and have strong disagreements, and that is okay," the White House challenged said in his brief address.
"Strong disagreements are inevitable in a democracy. Strong disagreements are healthy as it is a sign of a vigourous debate of deeply-held views. We must remember that the purpose of our politics isn't to total unrelenting, unending warfare... No, the purpose of our politics and the work of the nation isn't to fan the flames of conflict, but to solve problems, to guarantee justice, to give everybody a fair shot, and to improve the lives of our people. We may be opponents, but we are not enemies, we are Americans," he added.
"We may not agree on a lot of issues, but at least we can agree to be civil with one another. Let us put the anger and the demonisation behind us. It is time for us to come together as a nation to heal. It's not going to be easy, but we have to try. My responsibility as President will be to represent the whole nation. And I want you all to know that I will work as hard for those who voted against me, as those who voted for me. That is the job. It is called the duty of care for all Americans," Mr Biden asserted.
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2024 , WashingtonA video posted Monday by Donald Trump's Truth Social account shows hypothetical headlines speaking of a "unified reich" if he wins the 2024 presidential election -- language that drew fierce criticism from incumbent Joe Biden's campaign.
- Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024 , Atlanta, United States
US President Joe Biden said Sunday he heard the voice of Gaza war protesters as some students turned their backs on his graduation ceremony speech at the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
- Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024 , Washington
Several top White House aides say they are confident protests across U.S. college campuses against Israel's offensive in Gaza will not translate into significantly fewer votes for Joe Biden in November's election.
- Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2024 , Atlanta, United States
Donald Trump launched another expletive-laced attack on Joe Biden as he addressed an influential gun group Saturday, while the incumbent president warned in the crucial swing state of Georgia that his "unhinged" challenger is threat to US democracy.
- Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024 , Washington
Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on Friday said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India.
- Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024 , Washington
The number of Indian Americans in elected offices is not reflective of their growing population, US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday, urging the members of the minority ethnic community to run for elected offices increasingly.
- Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024 , Washington
Republican Donald Trump accepted President Joe Biden's challenge Wednesday to hold two debates ahead of the election.
- Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2024 , New York, United States
For more than a decade Michael Cohen worked his way into Donald Trump's inner circle, a loyal attack dog who fought vehemently on behalf of his boss.
- Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2024 , Wildwood, United States
Former US president Donald Trump raised eyebrows among his no-nonsense New Jersey crowd at a rally Saturday when he recited a 1963 soul song in its entirety and referenced a fictional cannibal as "great."
- Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2024 , Washington, United States
Donald Trump indicated Saturday that he is not considering his former Republican rival Nikki Haley for vice president.
- NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday May 11, 2024
It first began with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. Now, the lead is followed by BJP's Amritsar candidate Taranjit Singh Sandhu. A promise to bring a US consulate to their respective cities - Bengaluru and Amritsar.
- Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Saturday May 11, 2024 , New Delhi
In another fumble by US President Joe Biden, the 81-year-old confused the leaders of North and South Korea and called Kim Jong Un the president of South Korea.
- NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 11, 2024
Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla made a strong pitch in favour of President Joe Biden on Saturday and sought to know if Donald Trump's supporters would want their children to be like the Republican presidential contender.
- NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 11, 2024 , New Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his first press conference since his release from jail yesterday went straight for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. "They want to finish us," he said, and alleged PM Modi will attack BJP leaders next.
- Kanwal Sibal | Friday May 17, 2024
The idea of "decoupling" the US economy from China's has now been abandoned. The talk now is of "de-risking", which means reducing dependency in select critical areas.
- Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2024 , Washington
She abandoned her White House ambitions two months ago, yet Nikki Haley is still taking a significant chunk of votes in presidential primary contests -- underlining a persistent refusal among a sizable bloc of Republicans to get behind Donald Trump.
