Joe Biden urges his supporters to 'accept the choice' country made following Donald Trump's win

POTUS Joe Biden said 'setbacks are unavoidable' but the ability to get back up is what counts
President Joe Biden spoke about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 7, accepting the choice the country made (Getty Images)
President Joe Biden spoke about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 7, accepting the choice the country made (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden, in his address, which many netizens described as "beaming" and "happy," said, "We accept the choice the country made," following Donald Trump's victory.

While encouraging his supporters to "get back up" in his brief remarks from the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, November 7 morning, Biden said, "I will honor the constitution."

Joe Biden on 'peaceful transfer of power' to Donald Trump

Joe Biden said he would do his duty and proceed to a peaceful transfer of power on January 20, while also respecting the oath and constitution. 

"I will do my duty as president. I'll fulfill my oath, and I will honor the Constitution. On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power here in America," he said. 



 

The POTUS also spoke with a smile in his first address after Trump's landslide victory, noted Daily Mail.

Joe Biden on Donald Trump's win: 'Country chooses one or the other'

Admitting that it was a difficult time, Joe Biden said the country has made its choice.

"I know it's a difficult time. You're hurting. I hear you and I see you," he said.

"A country chooses one or the other. We accept the choice the country makes," he added.

President Joe Biden speaks onstage at the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center hosted by Pride Live at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, a Program of Pride Live)
Joe Biden spoke onstage at the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center hosted by Pride Live at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28, 2024, in New York City (Getty Images)

“We accept the choice the country made,” he said, adding, “I’ve said many times you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree.”

He also encouraged Americans disheartened by Kamal Harris' defeat to remain steadfast.


WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Ellipse on October 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. With one week remaining before Election Day, Harris delivered her “closing argument,” a speech where she outlined her plan for America and urged voters to “turn the page” on Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
 Kamala Harris spoke during a campaign rally on the Ellipse on October 29, 2024, in Washington, DC  (Getty Images)

“Setbacks are unavoidable, but giving up is unforgivable. We all get knocked down, but the measure of our character, as my dad would say, is how quickly we get back up," Biden said.

"Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated,” the President added. “We lost this battle. The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up.”

Internet reactions to Joe Biden's address after Donald Trump's victory

The Internet erupted with reactions and memes implying Joe Biden was overjoyed after Donald Trump's victory. There were also jokes that, after his exit from the race, he and his wife Jill Biden might have even cast their votes for Trump.

"He seemed almost giddy." wrote one on X (formerly Twitter). "He totally voted for Trump," joked another. "Pretty sure Jill voted for Trump," added one more user

One posted a meme, an edited photo of Biden with a MAGA hat, captioned, "We did it, Joe!" congratulating Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr.

"Joe Biden is the happiest man in America today," wrote Daily Wire co-founder, Ben Shapiro.

One doubled down on the post writing, "Only Democrat who beat Donald Trump."

"There were signs," one posted a photo of Biden's viral moment with Republican supporters where he dared him to wear a MAGA hat.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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