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Trump campaign says Vice President Harris congratulated him

Umito November 7, 2024

Last updated: Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 8:00 GMT

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Trump campaign says Vice President Harris congratulated him

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign said Vice President Kamala Harris “congratulated him on his historic victory” in a phone call Wednesday.

“President Trump recognized Vice President Harris’ strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country,” the statement read. statement from Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung.

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Trump turns the “blue wall” red in 3 reversals

Former President Donald Trump is expected to win Michigan, ABC News reports. Trump has now toppled the three “blue wall” states: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

BySelina Wang Logo ABCNews

Memo to Harris campaign staff: ‘losing is unfathomably painful’

In an email to Harris campaign staff obtained by ABC News, Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said: “I leave you with this: Losing is unfathomably painful. It’s difficult. This will take a long time to process, but the work to protect America from the impacts of a Trump presidency begins now.”

Dillon adds that Harris told Trump she would work with Biden to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, unlike what happened in 2020. Harris will also host an all-staff call after her speech to talk about the path to browse.

BySelina Wang Logo ABCNews

Biden to call Trump and address nation: source

President Joe Biden is expected to speak by phone Wednesday with former President Donald Trump to offer his congratulations, according to an administration official.

Biden plans to address the nation on Thursday, the source said.