Washington, Nov 6, 2024 (AFP) - Obama congratulates Trump on election win over Harris

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2024-11-07

Former president Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power. Obama's comments stand in stark contrast with Trump's unprecedented refusal four years ago to concede defeat to Joe Biden, culminating with the violent attack by his supporters on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. "This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for," Obama said in a statement. "But......

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