Joe Biden reacts to U.S. electoral victory, says ‘I’m humbled’

In his first reaction to the victory, Biden called for unity among the Americans.

He said: “I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice-President-elect Harris.

“In the face of the unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted. Proving once again, that democracy beats deep in the hearts of the America.”

With the campaign over, Biden said: “It’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation.”