Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech while vowing to help his transition to power.
An emotional vice president Harris told tearful supporters in a speech in Washington "do not despair", and she urged them to "keep fighting" after her loss.
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