Barack Obama has finally spoken out about Donald Trump’s stunning win in the US Presidential Elections, remarking, “This is obviously not the outcome we hoped for.”

In a heartfelt statement posted on X, the former President, alongside his wife and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama, acknowledged their defeat after Democrat and current Vice President Kamala Harris lost to the now-victorious convicted felon Trump.

They extended their congratulations to Trump but emphasized their “profound disagreements” with Trump on numerous issues.

The Obamas, who actively supported Harris on the campaign trail, reflected on the democratic process: “Over the last few weeks and through Election Day, millions of Americans cast their votes – not just for president, but for leaders at every level. Now the results are in, and we want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory.”

They continued, “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.”

With pride, they commended Vice President Harris and Governor Walz for their commendable campaign efforts: “Michelle and I could not be prouder of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz – two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign. And we will always be grateful to the staff and volunteers who poured their heart and soul into electing public servants they truly believed in.”

Michelle and Barack Obama hit the 2024 campaign trail with zeal in its final weeks, hoping to bolster support for Harris. Despite their continued appeal, Trump triumphed in an election marked by a distinct vibe.

The Obamas later reflected, “As I said on the campaign trail, America has been through a lot over the last few years – from a historic pandemic and price hikes resulting from the pandemic, to rapid change and the feeling a lot of folks have that, no matter how hard they work, treading water is the best they can do. Those conditions have created headwinds for democratic incumbents around the world, and last night showed that America is not immune.”

They optimistically added, “The good news is that these problems are solvable – but only if we listen to each other, and only if we abide by the core constitutional principles and democratic norms that made this country great.”

Emphasizing unity, the statement concluded, “In a country as big and diverse as ours, we won’t always see eye-to-eye on everything. But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace – even to people with whom we deeply disagree. That’s how we’ve come this far, and it’s how we’ll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free.”

In a stunning turn of events, Kamala Harris has conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump. Addressing a crowd at Howard University, her alma mater, she urged her supporters to keep fighting for what they believe in.

Despite the loss, Harris remained hopeful, assuring her audience that “sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win.”

Her defeat dashed the hopes of many Democrats who saw her as their savior after Joe Biden’s campaign faltered. Harris had taken over as the Democratic frontrunner but fell behind Trump in key states.

Trump, who Harris called a threat to America’s core values, is poised to win the popular vote for the first time, despite his controversial past and two impeachments. Yet, in the face of defeat, Harris encouraged her followers to stay positive, comforting them with the words, “It is OK to feel sad and disappointed, but please know it’s going to be OK,” as emotions ran high among the crowd.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was Harris’ running mate, attended the event with his family. Also present were California representatives Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, and Barbara Lee.

Tears were spotted on Mr. Walz’s face during the event. Before delivering her speech, Harris made a call to Trump to congratulate him on his win.

She assured the audience that “we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,” which seemed to be a subtle dig at Trump’s reluctance to do the same four years prior. Following his defeat to Biden, Trump had incited his followers to storm the US Capitol, an act that led to a violent riot disrupting the formal validation of the electoral count.

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