President Trump finally makes an appearance since losing the election to President-elect Joe Biden. He acknowledged in a video Thursday night that he lost saying: “a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th. My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly, and seamless transition of power.”
To his supporters, he said: “To all of my wonderful supporters, I know you’re disappointed, but I also want you to know that our incredible journey has only just begun.”
The president, however, did not congratulate his opponent or recognize his certification by the US Congress as the president-elect in the video.
His speech comes a day after a pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol security, in an incident that has now left four people dead. US Congress had to evacuate and seek shelter in the middle of certifying the electoral votes.
Trump also spoke of the need for peace and calm, a day after speaking to those same pro-Trump protesters, saying he would never concede.
“This moment calls for healing and reconciliation,” Trump said Thursday night.