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WASHINGTON: Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, which ended Donald Trump’s turbulent four years in office, unleashed an avalanche of congratulations and reactions.
Here is a selection:
Barack Obama: ‘historic and decisive’
“In this election, in circumstances never before experienced, Americans turned out in numbers never seen before. And once every vote is counted, President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris will have won a historic and decisive victory, ”Obama said of his former MP.
Hillary Clinton: ‘I repudiate Trump’
“It is a ticket that makes history, a repudiation of Trump and a new page for the United States. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Go ahead together, ”Clinton, who lost to Trump in 2016, wrote on Twitter.
Bill Clinton: ‘Democracy has won’
“The United States has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a president-elect and a vice-president-elect who will serve us all and unite us all, ”the former president posted on Twitter.
Nancy Pelosi: ‘New Day’
Today marks the dawn of a new day of hope for America. A record 75 million Americans cast their votes to elect Joe Biden as president of the United States, a historic victory that has given Democrats a mandate for action, “the Speaker of the House of Representatives said in a statement.
Mitt Romney: ‘Goodwill and admirable character’
“Ann and I extend our congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We know them both as people of goodwill and admirable character, ”tweeted Senator Romney, a frequent critic of Trump who was the only Republican to vote to defend his impeachment in February.
Jeb Bush: ‘Heals deep wounds’
“Congratulations to President-elect Biden. I have prayed for our president most of my adult life. I will pray for you and your success, ”tweeted Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush who lost to Trump in the 2016 Republican primary.
“Now is the time to heal deep wounds. Many are counting on you to lead the way. “
Bernie Sanders: ‘Creating a Nation Based on Justice’
“I want to congratulate everyone who worked so hard to make this historic day possible. Now, through our continued grassroots organizing, let’s create a government that works for ALL and not just a few. Let’s create a nation built on justice, not greed and bigotry, ”tweeted Sanders, who lost to Biden in the Democratic primary.
Elizabeth Warren: ‘moral clarity’
“The Americans chose Joe and Kamala to carry us forward with purpose and moral clarity. We have a lot to do. Let’s get to work, ”Warren, who also faced Biden in the Democratic primary, said on Twitter.
Jimmy Carter: ‘positive changes’
“Rosalynn joins me in congratulating our friends, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris. We are proud of their well-run campaign and look forward to seeing the positive change they bring to our nation, ”former President Carter said in a statement.
Newt Gingrich: ‘Fix is in’
“If you want to see how much the settlement is, the votes are still being counted, the counts have not started, the challenges are ignored, 5 states are within one percent but the media package has declared that Biden won,” the former president Republican wrote the House of Representatives on Twitter.
LeBron James: ‘Let’s celebrate!’
NBA star James, who led a high-profile effort to boost voter turnout, tweeted a photo of his famous blocked shot in the 2016 final, but replaced his face with Biden’s and his opponent’s with Trump’s.
He also sent a message to Philadelphia, the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, that he tipped the election in favor of Biden.
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !! Let’s celebrate! Responsibly still.”
Kim kardashian
The reality show star showed her support for Biden and Harris even though her husband, hip hop star Kanye West, ran for president under the label “Birthday Party” and garnered about 60,000 votes.
Kardashian tweeted red, white and blue hearts while sharing posts from the president-elect and vice-president-elect. – AFP
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