Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of upheaval for the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Democrat Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech, while promising to help his transition.

An emotional vice president Harris told cheering supporters in Washington "do not despair" and she urged them to "keep fighting."

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