'A defeat does not mean we are defeated,' Biden says in first speech since Trump election victory

US President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world. "Setbacks are unavoidable but giving up is unforgivable," Biden said in his address, adding that he would ensure a "peaceful and orderly" transition to Trump on January 20. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Nov 8, 2024 - 01:03
'A defeat does not mean we are defeated,' Biden says in first speech since Trump election victory
US President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world. "Setbacks are unavoidable but giving up is unforgivable," Biden said in his address, adding that he would ensure a "peaceful and orderly" transition to Trump on January 20. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.