Election 2024: Trump 'looks forward' to meeting with Biden
Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 8:00AM GMT
Election 2024: Live results and analysis
With projections made in most states across the country, ABC News has projected that former President Donald Trump will win the high-stakes presidential match-up against Vice President Kamala Harris. Early Wednesday morning, Trump secured enough Electoral College votes to set himself up for a second presidency, including by flipping the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Beyond the presidential race, voters also hit the polls around the country Tuesday and cast ballots to decide who controls Congress, state and local governments. Reporters from 538 and ABC News followed along every step of the way with live updates, analysis and commentary on the results. Follow our election coverage in full below.
Biden has spoken to Trump and Harris, White House says
President Joe Biden spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump by phone Wednesday, according to the White House.
The White House said that Biden "congratulated" Trump on his victory during the call and invited him to a meeting at the White House, adding that the staff would coordinate a specific date for that meeting. Biden also "expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together" during the call, according to the White House.
Additionally, Biden spoke to Harris today and "congratulated" her on her campaign, the White House said, adding that Biden will "address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition" tomorrow.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign said Vice President Kamala Harris "congratulated him on his historic victory" in a phone call Wednesday.
"President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country," read the statement by Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung.
ByWilliam Mansell
7:30 PM GMT
Trump turns 'blue wall' red with 3 flips
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win Michigan, ABC News reports. Trump has now flipped all three "blue wall" states, which include Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
BySelina Wang
7:28 PM GMT
Memo to Harris campaign staff: 'losing is unfathomably painful'
In an email sent to the Harris campaign staff obtained by ABC News, Harris campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon says: "I'll leave you with this: losing is unfathomably painful. It is hard. This will take a long time to process. But the work of protecting America from the impacts of a Trump Presidency starts now."
Dillon adds that Harris told Trump that she would work with Biden to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, unlike what happened in 2020. Harris will also hold an all-staff call after her speech to talk about the road ahead.
