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International Business Times UK
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IBTimes Reporter

Kamala Harris Concedes to Trump After Key Losses in Swing States; Calls to Say 'Congratulations'

Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded to Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, reportedly calling him to congratulate him on his return to the White House. According to Yahoo News, Harris is set to address her supporters this afternoon at Howard University. Trump secured a decisive 277 Electoral College votes with victories in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin. By early Wednesday, Michigan had added to Trump's lead, solidifying his comeback, and making him the second president after Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms. Harris's defeat marks a setback for Democrats who had hoped her campaign would represent a shift in U.S. leadership, especially with her historic candidacy.

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