US Presidency Election
Breaking News: Joe Biden wins US presidency, Trump loses
Washington/IBNS: Joe Biden has been declared 46th President of the United States on Saturday, defeating Donald Trump, US media said.
The CNN, NBC broadcasters and AP news agency declared the Democrat nominee's win on Saturday.
As per them, Mr Biden has crossed the 270 electoral votes-mark.
CNN said Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes put Biden over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
With Pennsylvania in his kitty, Biden has now got 273 out of 538 Electoral College votes, crossing the 270-limit, dashing all hopes of Donald Trump to secure a second term even if he managed to win the rest of the undeclared states.
The vote counting in Pennsylvania was still in progress.
The former two-term vice-president and a Senate vetera -- Biden, will be the 46th President of the United States.
According to reports, incumbent President Donald Trump had no immediate reaction to the news.
After the win, Biden tweeted: "America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country. The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me."
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 7, 2020
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me. pic.twitter.com/moA9qhmjn8
Harris, a senator and former California attorney general, will also enter the White House to become the first Black and South Asian Vice-President and also the first woman to hold the post.
Soon after the declaration, the 56-year-old wrote on her Twitter handle, "This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me. It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started."
This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me. It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.pic.twitter.com/Bb9JZpggLN
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
Harris also tweeted a video of herself congratulating Biden on his winning the presidency and the success of their campaign. The CNN said the video was taken by her husband Doug Emhoff, according to a Harris aide.
We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
Meanwhile, reactions have started to pour in from across the with world with political leaders congratulating Biden on his win.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Biden and Harris on Twitter.
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland tweeted:
Congratulations from 🏴 to President-Elect Joe Biden and to history-making Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris 🇺🇸
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 7, 2020
The first woman in the White House - and the first woman of colour too. This is a big and special moment. https://t.co/TcMwoVBDAL
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 7, 2020
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece tweeted:
Congratulations to US President-Elect @JoeBiden.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) November 7, 2020
Joe Biden has been a true friend of Greece and I’m certain that under his presidency the relationship between our countries will grow even stronger. 🇬🇷🇺🇸
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney wrote:
Congratulations to @JoeBiden on becoming the 46th President elect of the #USA. We look forward to working with a #BidenHarris presidency to sustain & strengthen Irish American relations, and so much more. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/ld2Vk0XaFr
— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) November 7, 2020
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted:
Welcome back America! Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for their election! While we are about to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, this victory symbolizes our need to act together more than ever, in view of climate emergency. 🇺🇸#Election2020
— Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) November 7, 2020
On behalf of all Zimbabweans, a huge congratulations to President Elect @JoeBiden on his election victory.
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) November 7, 2020
Zimbabwe wishes you every successes in leading the American people. I look forward to working with you to increase cooperation between our two nations.
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