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After Harris delivered her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama issued joint statements along with their wives regarding Trump's win.
The Obamas issued a lengthy statement expressing pride in Harris and Walz while blaming record inflation on the COVID-19 pandemic and accusing the United States of falling prey to opposing "democratic incumbents."
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"Over the last few weeks and through Election Day, millions of Americans cast their votes—not just for president, but for leaders at every level. Now the results are in, and we want to congratulate President Trump and Senator [JD] Vance on their victory," the Obamas wrote.
Here's our statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election: pic.twitter.com/lDkNVQDvMn
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 6, 2024
"This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power," the Obamas wrote.
"As I said on the campaign trail, America has been through a lot over the last few years—from a historic pandemic and price hikes resulting from the pandemic, to rapid change and the feeling a lot of folks have that, no matter how hard they work, treading water is the best they can do," the Obamas added.
"Those conditions have created headwinds for democratic incumbents around the world, and last night showed that America is not immune."
The Clintons also released a statement after Harris' concession, wishing Trump and Vance well.
Our statement on the result of the 2024 election. pic.twitter.com/1YYdGElPMP
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) November 6, 2024
"We must remember that America is bigger than the results of any one election, and what we as citizens do now will make the difference between a nation that moves forward or one that falls back," the Clintons wrote. "We need to solve our problems and seize our opportunities together. The future of our country depends on it."
Trump defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016, and reportedly called her "the biggest loser of all time."
Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to [email protected]
