Harris calls on Democrats to accept election results

US presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris called on the Democratic Party to recognize the results of November 5 US presidential election and reiterated that she extended her congratulations to Donald Trump from the Republican Party on his victory in the election.

"We must accept the results of this election," she said in her public address speaking at the Howard University in Washington, DC.

"Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power," Harris, who serves as the US Vice President since January 2021, stated.

She said addressing to the audience at the Howard University: "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But the light of America's promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up."

"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," she continued.

"The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people - a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation - the ideals that reflect America at our best."

"America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld," Harris added.

The presidential election in the United States wrapped up on the morning of November 6 (Moscow time).

The official outcome has not been announced yet, but, according to Fox News, Trump secured 277 electoral votes, with 270 required for the victory.

Trump has already declared himself the 47th President of the United States.

House Speaker Mike Johnson called him a president-elect.

Trump has already started receiving congratulations from foreign leaders.

In addition to the President and Vice President, US voters also elected one third of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives and governors of 11 states and two territories.