White House Press Secretary Corinne Jean-Pierre said the election results that saw Democrats defeated were partly the result of “global headwinds” going against all incumbents around the world. “Despite all the achievements we could have made, there were Global headwinds Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jean-Pierre.
“And it had a political effect on many officials. If you look at what happened globally in 2024. And that’s part of what you see,” he added.
Karin, who faced a heated press conference while Joe Biden was still in the race about Biden’s health, was asked if Biden felt any responsibility for the loss of Harris to Donald Trump or if he regretted dropping out of the race.
Biden “believes he made the right decision when he decided to separate,” Caryn said, without responding to a question about whether Biden felt any responsibility for Harris’ loss.
“There’s going to be a lot of punditry, a lot of election experts who are going to have their opinions, who are going to have their opinions, but the president is very, very proud of what he’s been able to achieve and incredibly impressed. What the vice president has been able to do,” Jean- said Pierre.
Ahead of the White House briefing, Joe Biden delivered his first address in which he acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and vowed to respect the Constitution with a peaceful transfer of power, even as he acknowledged the pain felt by his supporters.
“I know, for some people, this is a time of triumph, to put it bluntly. For others, it’s a time of defeat, a campaign or a contest of competing philosophies,” he said from the Rose Garden at the White House. “The country chooses one or the other. We accept the choice the country makes.
“I have said many times that you cannot love your country just by winning,” he added. “Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory, and assured him that I would direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition,” Biden said.