Hillary Clinton addressed her staff and supporters in New York after she conceded the presidential contest to Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 (Photo via VOA)
Highlights of Hillary Clinton’s Concession Speech and President Obama’s Remarks
Hillary Clinton publicly conceded the election to Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, acknowledging the pain of the defeat in remarks in New York while calling on her supporters to accept that he would be president and give him a chance to lead with an open mind.
President Obama, speaking in Washington, also said that he would work to ensure a smooth transition to a Trump administration and that, despite their differences, we are “all rooting for his success.”
Speaker Paul D. Ryan proclaimed that Mr. Trump had achieved a political feat and earned a mandate by reaching new voters. Mr. Ryan said that he was certain that they would work well together on a conservative policy agenda.
Global markets swooned overnight but stabilized by midday on the East Coast. News of Mr. Trump’s election was met with a mix of shock, uncertainty and some congratulations around the world.
Clinton calls her loss ‘painful,’ but urges unity.
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