Reed Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

WASHINGTON, DC -- After the Associated Press and other major news outlets called the 2024 presidential election for Donald J. Trump and after Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump to concede, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement:

"After a hard fought election in a country that remains closely divided, the American people have spoken and Donald Trump will be the next president. I congratulate him and all those who stood for public office and ran spirited races at the federal, state, and local levels.

"President Trump inherits the strongest economy and the strongest military in the world, as well as restored international alliances. We must work together to expand prosperity and opportunity, keep the American people safe, and meet the challenges our nation faces.

"The greatness of our nation does not flow from one person, not even the highest office in the land, and the presidency is not a monarchy. American greatness springs from the people and the rule of law. The government exists to serve, protect, and represent the people - not retribution and revenge. Our democratic republic will flourish so long as We The People -- citizens, patriots, and especially elected officials -- uphold our oath to the Constitution.

"My focus will remain on what is right for the people of Rhode Island, and I will never stop fighting for the interests of our great state."

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