Donald Trump is preparing to select his top team ahead of his return to the White House after Kamala Harris vowed a “peaceful transfer of power”
In her first speech since losing the election, Harris told supporters: “I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case”
Trump carved out a decisive victory as he won five of the seven battleground states – he’s ahead in the final two yet to declare, Nevada and Arizona
Meanwhile, Republicans have retaken control of the US Senate; they also lead the contest to control the House of Representatives, but it could take days for a final result
Trump to start selecting cabinet in coming days
President-Elect Donald Trump will begin choosing his cabinet in the “days and weeks ahead”, the team leading his transition to the White House says.
In a statement, co-chairs Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick say they will presenting Trump with a “wide array of experts from which he can select for his team”.
They say he will select personnel that enact policies that “make the life of Americans affordable, safe, and secure”.
