As part of our series on reactions to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president-elect and vice-president-elect, here are reactions from across the United States and around the world.
Leaders of other countries
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
“Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement.
“The U.S. is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security.”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
“I look forward to future cooperation with President Biden. Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we are to master the great challenges of our time.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America. Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship – one that is unique on the world stage.”
“I look forward to working with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, their administration, and the United States Congress as we tackle the world’s greatest challenges together.”
Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
“Warm congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance and ensure peace, freedom and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.”
Citizens of other countries
https://twitter.com/Eternal_Stress/status/1325136976413138944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325136976413138944%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthehill.com%2Fhomenews%2Fcampaign%2F524962-fireworks-in-london-edinburgh-as-biden-win-celebrated-abroad
Fireworks in London. This isn’t a US celebration, it’s a worldwide one. Let the healing begin.
— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) November 7, 2020
Fireworks for #bidenharis2020 here in SW London. We’re celebrating with you, America. It’s a much longer for win for us, too. pic.twitter.com/2UiPW5Ftyq
— Nikki Baughan (@NikkiBaughan) November 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/baritonekeith/status/1325114892559511552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325114892559511552%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthehill.com%2Fhomenews%2Fcampaign%2F524962-fireworks-in-london-edinburgh-as-biden-win-celebrated-abroad
celebratory fireworks going off over here in Berlin! 🎇
— Andy Lutz (@ALutz7) November 7, 2020
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https://twitter.com/avtrask/status/1325118984442818565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325118984442818565%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthehill.com%2Fhomenews%2Fcampaign%2F524962-fireworks-in-london-edinburgh-as-biden-win-celebrated-abroad
It seems like some Guy Fawkes night fireworks were saved for the Biden&Harris victory 🎆🎆🎆
What a great day indeed 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/pumaieojNz— Marc Robert de Massy (@MarcRdM) November 7, 2020
Der Spiegel
The German magazine Der Spiegel showed their reaction to the 2016 election of Donald Trump with a dramatic cover that referenced the Kathy Griffin meme of a beheaded Donald Trump. This year, they followed that up with both a new cover and an animation of the cover.
Cover of German news magazine Der Spiegel: Feb 4, 2017 vs Nov 7, 2020.
Germany among the countries most relieved by a Biden win. pic.twitter.com/2SdinE8l4f— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) November 9, 2020
Make America great again.
by @edelstudio
/ @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/VFKIAwOEco— DER SPIEGEL (@derspiegel) November 7, 2020
In the United States
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