Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election over Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden has called for a peaceful transition of power and urged Americans to come together despite the heated political climate. Biden acknowledged Harris's 'inspiring' campaign and highlighted the importance of accepting electoral outcomes, emphasizing that democracy requires respecting the results and seeing each other as fellow Americans rather than adversaries. Despite previous harsh rhetoric against Trump and his supporters, Biden stressed the need to 'bring down the temperature' and reaffirmed his commitment to a smooth transition, having already spoken with Trump to congratulate him. Democratic voices within the party have expressed criticism of Biden's campaign decisions, suggesting that the party was unprepared for the election outcome. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin commented on the global shifts in power, implying that the global order is changing amid the U.S. political transitions. Biden's speech also included a call to trust the American electoral system and a promise to fulfill his duties until the end of his term.