Washington: In the US presidential election, Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump. She accepted her defeat on Wednesday. But she said that she will continue fighting for her ideals. Kamala Harris addressed her supporters at Howard University in Washington.

I accept defeat

Harris said that I accept defeat in this election. But we will continue to fight for women's rights and against gun violence. Harris further said that she will keep fighting for the respect of the people. During this, Kamala Harris's voice kept faltering. Many supporters also started crying. She finished her speech in less than 15 minutes.

Kamala reached the stage with the song Freedom

When Kamala Harris reached the stage to address the supporters, her campaign song "Freedom" by Beyoncé was played. During this, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Joe Biden and thousands of fans were present there. Kamala Harris told her supporters not to give up even in despair. Sometimes the fight takes some time. This does not mean that we will not win.

Congratulations to Trump on his victory

Kamala Harris said that I called Trump. Congratulated him on winning the presidential election. Also promised a peaceful transfer of power. She further said that the result of the election was not what we wanted. It was not even what we fought and voted for. But listen to me when I say that the light of America's promise will always shine.

Sarcasm on Trump's statement

Kamala Harris hit back at Trump's statement expressing doubts on the election results. She said that a fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose the election, we accept the results. This principle, like any other principle, distinguishes democracy from monarchy and tyranny and anyone who wants the trust of the public must respect it.

Harris said that I know many people feel that we are going to enter a dark time. But for the benefit of all of us, I hope that this is not the case. If this is so, then we should fill the sky with the light of more than a billion bright stars. It should be filled with the light of optimism, faith, truth and service.

Biden also congratulated Trump

On the other hand, President Joe Biden called Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory. The White House said in a statement on Wednesday, "President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together." According to the report of news agency Xinhua, Biden also invited Trump to meet him at the White House.