Watch Live: President Joe Biden to address Trump victory, transfer of power from White House

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a public speech from the Rose Garden Thursday morning in his first on-camera appearance since Donald Trump's election victory.

The remarks are scheduled for 11 a.m. Eastern.

Biden will likely strike a similar tone as Vice President Kamala Harris when she conceded to President-elect Trump on Wednesday. Harris urged unity in her concession speech at Howard University.

“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for,” Harris said. “But hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright, as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

Harris went on to highlight that she would engage in a peaceful transfer of power and thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, President Joe Biden and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results," Harris said. "That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny. And anyone who seeks the public trust must honor it."

Biden, in a call to Trump on Wednesday, invited the man he ousted from the presidency four years ago to a meeting soon at the White House.

“President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call,” said Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung.

Biden's chief of staff later Wednesday nudged the Trump team to sign the required federal agreements necessary to begin an orderly presidential transition, a White House official said.

Biden will leave office after leading the United States out of the worst pandemic in a century, galvanizing international support for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion and passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that will affect communities for years to come.

But having run four years ago against Trump to “restore the soul of the country,” Biden will make way after just one term for his immediate predecessor, who overcame two impeachments, a felony conviction and an insurrection launched by his supporters. Trump has pledged to radically reshape the federal government and roll back many of Biden's priorities.
Author: Chris McCrory

[Raider]

I haven't seen him this happy in a while. He definitely voted for Trump. 😂

[NBMonkey]

The humm of paper shredders in the background

[ryans]

On behalf of Canada, to all the Democrats who said they would move to Canada if Trump won, you're not welcome here.

[powers]

Looking forward to seeing America get back on the right direction after these DISASTROUS 4 YEARS. GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP AND VICE PRESIDENT ELECT VANCE.
VIVAT JESUS 🙏 🙏 🙏

[ClintWalker-ut]

He can’t even open his eyes all the way. And he’s got 74 days to screw up stuff more

[Shimonetadaisuki]

Always lecturing and talking down to the public just like Obama, tired of this shit, Joe you’re fired, get the hell out of here.

[Yoghurtslinger]

Out of the white house and into the old folks home.

[redteam]

Joe we are coming after your Overseas kickbacks to your Ireland Bank account

[mr.perfect]

Biden voted for trump i am sure about that he is naughty😂

[johnnypoprock]

He has a little pep in his step. 🤣 He is probably the most happy person in America today. 😅

[galacticpondofficial]

He wanted to be like Obama, now he gets to deliver the same speech. Peaceful transfer of power....

[hanndonfield]

This was the best speech hes given in 4 years

[rono]

Yeah, the economy was so "strong", that it was undoubtedly the main reason Kamala just got destroyed🤣

[aktale]

Look ! Here is the deal, Bye Bye Biden😂

[renewagain]

"The will of the people *always* prevails."

It didn't in 2020.

[debkirk]

Why are joes eyes brown. I thought his eyes were blue, who is this guy?

[cwehermans]

Over 200 years ago they copied the Dutch, who became a Republic in 1648 after beating Spain as a result of an 80 year revolution war against it. But hé, not everyone paid attention during history lessons, Understand.

[hs]

Time for poor joe to head to the retirement community, play bingo and eat jell-o

[nickdiedrich]

My Dream is a Trump turm in office. Your turm sucked!

[MrNasttyy]

Right about now the Democrats are thinking maybe we could’ve hitting for six more months and letting him pop out once in a while and say something and we could’ve had a chance lol