Biden: "Honored to Be Chosen... Will Be President for Everyone" (Comprehensive)

Victory in Philadelphia Four Days After Election Secures Win
Emphasis on Ending Division and Promoting Unity
Trump at Golf Course: "False Winner Act... Election Not Over"

Residents of Philadelphia, the hometown of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, are cheering in front of the polling station upon the confirmation of Biden's election victory. [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] AP News reported on the 7th (local time) that Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, won the U.S. election. Kamala Harris, the vice-presidential candidate, will become the first female vice president of the United States.

AP News declared that Biden was elected as the 46th president of the United States after winning Pennsylvania on the fourth day of vote counting following the presidential election.

AP reported that Biden surpassed the 'magic number' of 270 electoral votes needed for victory by winning Pennsylvania. The New York Times reported that Biden secured 273 electoral votes.

After the media confirmed his victory, President-elect Biden expressed gratitude for the choice of the American people and emphasized overcoming division and unity in a statement.

President-elect Biden said, "I am honored by the trust of the American people who chose me and Kamala Harris." He emphasized, "Despite difficulties, a record number of votes were cast, proving that democracy beats deep in the hearts of Americans."

He continued, "Now is the time to stop anger and harsh rhetoric and unite as one nation," adding, "We are the United States of America. There is nothing we cannot do if we are together."

President Donald Trump responded to Biden's victory report by stating, "This election is far from over."

After hearing the news of Biden's victory at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, President Trump issued a written statement claiming that Biden is "prematurely and falsely acting as the winner." He also added, "I don't know why the media is trying to help him. Biden has not secured a victory in any state."

President Trump added that his campaign will raise issues regarding this election in court on the 9th. On the same day, he repeatedly claimed on Twitter, "I won the election by a landslide."

Since President Trump refuses to concede, a legal battle is inevitable. However, if he loses the lawsuit, Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on January 20 next year, and President Trump will be recorded as the first president to fail re-election in 28 years since former President George H. W. Bush in 1992. Among the 45 U.S. presidents in history, only 10 have failed to win re-election so far.

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