Joe Biden emerged as the 46th President of the United States on Friday after Democrats grabbed 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House, defeating incumbent Donald Trump in the race. With Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes, the 77-year-old former Vice-president closed in on the presidency as he eclipsed Trump in Wisconsin, Michigan and Georgia, three key battleground states in the US.
Biden broke the record for most votes received by a presidential candidate, amassing more than 70 million. The record was held by Barack Obama, who received 69,498,516 votes in the 2008 election when he beat John McCain, the Republican senator from Arizona.
Soon after Biden was announced as the new POTUS, congratulatory messages from world leaders poured in. President Justin Trudeau of neighbouring Canada greeted Biden for his historic win and said, “Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.”
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
Congratulating Biden and Kamala Harris, Democrat Hillary Clinton said, “The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. It’s a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together.”
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020
Former President Barack Obama hailed the ‘historic and decisive’ win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Biden “on his election” as US president and Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris “on her historic achievement”. “The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security,” Johnson tweeted.
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/xrpE99W4c4— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 7, 2020
Republican Jeb Bush also joined the league of leaders wishing Biden for his White House win. “Congratulations to President-elect Biden. I have prayed for our President most of my adult life. I will be praying for you and your success. Now is the time to heal deep wounds. Many are counting on you to lead the way.
Congratulations to President-elect Biden. I have prayed for our President most of my adult life. I will be praying for you and your success. Now is the time to heal deep wounds. Many are counting on you to lead the way.— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 7, 2020
Irish prime minister Micheal Martin on Saturday hailed Irish-American Democrat Joe Biden as “president-elect” of the United States and a friend of his ancestral homeland. “I want to congratulate the new President Elect of the USA @JoeBiden,” the Irish leader said on Twitter, moments after US networks declared Biden the winner of the bitter White House race over President Donald Trump.
“Joe Biden has been a true friend of this nation throughout his life and I look forward to working with him in the years ahead. I also look forward to welcoming him back home when the circumstances allow!” Martin added.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday congratulated Biden and Harris. “We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let’s work together!,” Macron tweeted after major US media networks announced Biden’s victory over incumbent Donald Trump.
The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let's work together!— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020
Former US President Bill Clinton extended his wishes as he said, “America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together. Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!”
America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together. Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) November 7, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hailed the ‘new start’ in transatlantic ties after Biden win while Finance Minister Olaf Scholz extended his greetings on Twitter saying, “Congratulations, Mr. President-elect @JoeBiden.”
Congratulations, Mr. President-elect @JoeBiden. Jetzt gibt es die Chance, ein neues und spannendes Kapitel in den transatlantischen Beziehungen aufzuschlagen. Die USA bleiben der wichtigste und engste Partner Europas. Es gibt viel zu tun. Auf gute Zusammenarbeit! #EveryVoteCounts https://t.co/7hEPRiL31a— Olaf Scholz (@OlafScholz) November 7, 2020
European Union leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen hailed Joe Biden’s election as president of the United States on Saturday and called for stronger trans-Atlantic ties. “We take note of the latest development in the electoral process,” said Michel, president of the European Council, which represents the leaders of EU member states.
“On this basis the EU congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on reaching enough Electoral Votes.”
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