President Joe Biden is set to address the nation from the Rose Garden at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Biden had a conversation with Trump earlier on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and extended an invitation for him to visit the White House, as confirmed by a White House official. Trump expressed his appreciation for the call from Biden and intends to accept the invitation to meet with him shortly, according to his campaign.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Biden commended Harris, who officially conceded, describing her as 'a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character.' Despite not mentioning the former president by name, Biden acknowledged Harris for leading a 'historic campaign' under 'extraordinary circumstances' after he withdrew from the race earlier in the summer.
