On November 7, 2024, US President Joe Biden pledged to support a smooth and orderly transition back to Donald Trump, his new successor. He affirmed his acceptance of the nation's decision, reiterating his belief that true patriotism meant respecting the outcome, regardless of personal victory.
He also praised Vice President Kamala Harris, acknowledging her role as a dedicated partner and public servant who led an inspiring campaign after he departed from the race. Moreover, he urged the citizens not to question the electoral system as he said,
“It is honest, it is fair, it is transparent and it can be trusted, win or lose.”
Biden expressed hope that doubts surrounding the integrity of the American electoral system could finally be put to rest. This comment referred to unproven allegations of fraud by the president-elect after his 2020 defeat, which had led to the January 6, 2021, riots. His remarks have drawn various reactions from social media users. One X user wrote,
“why are they so calm about this actually.”
Social media users reacted to the question of why the president did not question the electoral process, as others suggested he supported Trump.
“something fishy is going on and it’s not just trumps p*ssy,” a social media user commented.
“I know they want to be the bigger person but you gotta at least question,” another netizen reacted.
“Joe Biden has become Trumps biggest fan. What is going on?” an online user remarked.
Netizens questioned the fairness of the election, as other X users mentioned that he wanted Kamala Harris to lose.
“millions votes uncounted, ballots burned how the h*ll is it fair??” an internet user pointed out.
“I think Biden wanted Kamala to lose lmao,” an X user wrote.
“He’s the reason Trump won. Worst president of all time,” a person remarked on X.
Joe Biden invited Trump to the White House to have a meeting
In his speech, Biden mentioned he had invited the president-elect to a meeting at the White House. During the campaign, he frequently portrayed a potential Trump return as a risk to democracy. Their rivalry dates back to the 2020 election when he delayed the transition of power by refusing to accept the election outcome.
Some Democrats held Biden responsible for Harris's election loss, arguing that he should have exited the race earlier or not pursued a second term at his age. He described American democracy as "the greatest experiment in self-government in the world," emphasizing that "the will of the people always prevails." He acknowledged the loss, urging Americans to pursue their vision for the country.
Addressing White House staff and key administration members, Biden spoke about an issue that likely influenced the election outcome: the economy. Voters in crucial swing states cited the economy as a primary reason for their choice, and Trump's rallies painted him as responsible for inflation, which reached a 40-year high in mid-2022.
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Meanwhile, in his first public remarks after winning the election, the president-elect reaffirmed his campaign promise to mass deport illegal immigrants. He stated that his top priority upon taking office in January 2025 would be to strengthen and secure the border, emphasizing that the cost of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants would not deter him.
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