Bbc news us election
Here are the latest updates on the US Election from BBC News:
Latest Developments
- Joe Biden has won the presidential election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump, according to major news outlets.
- Biden has secured 306 electoral college votes, while Trump has won 232.
- Biden has also won the popular vote, with over 81 million votes cast in his favor, compared to Trump's 74 million.
- Trump has refused to concede the election, claiming without evidence that the vote was rigged and that he was the victim of widespread fraud.
- Biden has called for unity and has begun the process of forming his administration, with several key appointments already announced.
Key Issues
- The economy: Biden has promised to invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, while Trump has focused on tax cuts and deregulation.
- Healthcare: Biden has vowed to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, while Trump has sought to repeal and replace it.
- Climate change: Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris Agreement and invest in renewable energy, while Trump has withdrawn the US from the agreement and promoted fossil fuels.
- Immigration: Biden has promised to reform the immigration system and provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while Trump has sought to build a wall along the US-Mexico border and restrict immigration.
Key States
- Pennsylvania: Biden won the state by a margin of 1.2%, securing 20 electoral college votes.
- Georgia: Biden won the state by a margin of 0.3%, securing 16 electoral college votes.
- Arizona: Biden won the state by a margin of 0.3%, securing 11 electoral college votes.
- Florida: Trump won the state by a margin of 3.4%, securing 29 electoral college votes.
Reactions
- World leaders: Many world leaders have congratulated Biden on his victory, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Celebrities: Many celebrities have taken to social media to congratulate Biden and express their support for his campaign.
- Protesters: Protests have erupted in several cities across the US, with some supporters of Trump claiming that the election was stolen and others celebrating Biden's victory.
What's Next
- Biden will begin the process of forming his administration, with several key appointments already announced.
- Trump has refused to concede the election and has vowed to continue fighting the results.
- The Electoral College will meet on December 14 to formally cast their votes for president.
- Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021.