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Watch LIVE: Harris speaks from Howard University after loss to Donald Trump

Watch LIVE: Harris speaks from Howard University after loss to Donald Trump

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks from Howard University, her alma mater, after the presidential race for former President Donald Trump was called early Wednesday.

Harris called Trump on Wednesday afternoon to concede and congratulate him. She also invited Trump to the White House to discuss the transition, the Associated Press reports, and to emphasize the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

The White House also said a date would be set in the “near future” for Biden to address the nation following the election results.

Trump was first declared the winner of the presidential election by FOX News at 1:46 a.m. With his victory in Wisconsin, announced shortly after 5:30 a.m., he secured the 270 electoral votes needed to retake the White House

Harris did not comment on her wake party at the university Tuesday night. As Trump collected votes Tuesday night, Cedric Richmond, Harris' campaign co-chair, addressed her rally at Howard.

“You won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow. “She will be here again tomorrow to address not only the HU family, not only her supporters, but also the nation,” Richmond said.

The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, faced dozens of felonies and survived two assassination attempts. He will be supported in the new administration by his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.

At 40, Vance will become the highest-ranking member of the Millennial generation in government.

What time will Kamala Harris speak on Wednesday?

When: The doors open at 1 p.m. Speech expected at 4:00 p.m

Where: Howard University | Georgia Ave and Barry Pl NW | Washington, DC 20059

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