'Bring down the temperature': Biden tells American voters - Video
The aftermath of the highly contentious US election has forced President Joe Biden to call on American voters to "bring down the temperature" and embrace unity.
Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Biden addressed the nation for the first time since Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
His message was clear: the country must come together, regardless of political differences, to ensure a peaceful transition of power.
He urged Americans to see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow citizens, and to move forward with a sense of common purpose.
"Something I hope we can do, no matter who you voted for, is see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow Americans. Bring down the temperature. I also hope we can lay to rest the question about the integrity of the American electoral system - it is honest, it is fair, and it is transparent," he emphasised.
In his address, Biden reiterated his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of power, having already spoken with Trump and invited him to the White House.
"Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory and I assured him that I direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition. That's what the American people deserve," he added.
