Less than a day after Donald Trump secured his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles addressed President Joe Biden directly, urging him to take bold action before leaving office. In a post shared on social media, Biles wrote, “Mr. Biden, I need you to stand up, straighten your back, and make some things shake before your departure. xoxo the women in America.” The seven-time Olympic gold medalist’s message resonated with many who were disappointed by the election outcome and felt urgency for Biden to use his remaining time in office to push for meaningful change.
Earlier in the day, Biles had also expressed her frustration over the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, sharing her thoughts on the social media platform Threads. She posted a broken heart emoji alongside the words, “we deserve better,” and added, “I’m SO sorry America.” These messages reflect the deep emotional response many Americans felt following the results of the election.
In a separate development, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a poignant concession speech at Howard University on November 6, where her campaign had organized a large election night watch party. Harris acknowledged the pain of the election result but reaffirmed her commitment to the principles of American democracy. “The outcome of this election is not what we hoped, not what we fought, not what we voted for,” Harris began. “But hear me when I say… the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”
Harris also spoke about the importance of respecting the democratic process and accepting the results of the election. “A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results,” she emphasized, before adding that she had called Trump to congratulate him on his victory and offered assistance in the peaceful transfer of power. Harris underscored that loyalty should be given to the Constitution rather than to any individual president or political party.
Biles’ call for Biden to take action, combined with Harris’ heartfelt speech, reflects the deep divide and heightened emotions surrounding the election’s outcome. As the nation prepares for a transition of power, many are left questioning what the next few months will hold.
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