Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hillary Clinton and More React to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Historic Win
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Maya Harris/Twitter President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election.
Celebrities, politicians and more reacted to the news of Biden's win over Donald Trump, as well as the historic moment of Sen. Kamala Harris becoming the first woman, the first Black person and first person of Asian descent to hold the office of vice president.
Biden and Harris shared tweets after the news broke on Saturday, with both also changing their Twitter bios to read "President-Elect" and "Vice President-Elect."
"America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country," Biden wrote. "The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me."
"This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me," Harris added in her own post. "It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started."
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me. pic.twitter.com/moA9qhmjn8— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 7, 2020
This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me. It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.pic.twitter.com/Bb9JZpggLN
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
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Harris also shared a video of her on the phone with Biden, celebrating their win. "We did it Joe," Harris, smiling and laughing, told Biden. "You’re going to be the next President of the United States."
Her husband, Doug Emhoff, congratulated his wife with a sweet photo of the couple embracing. "So proud of you," he wrote.
We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
So proud of you. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Orb1ISe0dU
— Doug Emhoff (@DouglasEmhoff) November 7, 2020
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also reacted to the news on Twitter.
"The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president," Clinton, who lost to Trump in 2016, said. "It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a former presidential candidate, wrote on Twitter that "it feels so good" to call Biden the president-elect.
"Americans showed up in record-shattering numbers to make their voices heard," she added in a statement. "Joe and Kamala have won more votes than any candidate in history. And for the very first time, we've elected a woman as our Vice President. Millions of little girls who see themselves in Kamala will dream a little bigger tonight. Joe and Kamala will bring decency and competence to the White House. They understand what’s at stake and will lead us forward with purpose and moral clarity."
We kept the republic! Congratulations to Joe Biden on his victory for the soul of our country. Congratulations to Kamala Harris for making history. It’s a time to heal and a time to grow together. E Pluribus Unum.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) November 7, 2020
I want to congratulate all those who worked so hard to make this historic day possible. Now, through our continued grassroots organizing, let us create a government that works for ALL and not the few. Let us create a nation built on justice, not greed and bigotry.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 7, 2020
Ann and I extend our congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We know both of them as people of good will and admirable character. We pray that God may bless them in the days and years ahead.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 7, 2020
President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! That feels so good to say.
Americans chose Joe and Kamala to lead us forward with purpose and moral clarity.
We’ve got a lot to do. Let's get to work.
Read my full statement:https://t.co/annliUc40D— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 7, 2020
A historic day.
After the darkness, division and hate of the past four years, America has spoken and rejected more of the same.
Congratulations to my good friend President-Elect @JoeBiden.
Today we go forward in hope & progress. pic.twitter.com/no8aUQrIJ0— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 7, 2020
“Madam Vice President” is no longer a fictional character. @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/rg1fErtHGX
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) November 7, 2020
Democracy endures. Congratulations to our President-Elect @JoeBiden and our first female Vice-President-Elect @KamalaHarris. Mr. President-Elect, enjoy your ice cream today. Would you like some cake to go with it? pic.twitter.com/pUxPQt9pvu
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) November 7, 2020
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus celebrated Biden's win with a cake for the president-elect and referenced his love for ice cream.
"Democracy endures," she wrote on Twitter, alongside a photo of herself holding a cake adorned with the word "Joe." "Congratulations to our President-Elect @JoeBiden and our first female Vice-President-Elect @KamalaHarris. Mr. President-Elect, enjoy your ice cream today. Would you like some cake to go with it?"
The Veep star also added, "'Madam Vice President' is no longer a fictional character. @KamalaHarris."
Mandy Moore added, "In tears. What a moment! So grateful to all voters, poll workers, volunteers, staffers, everyone who made this a reality! No doubt there is a LOT of work to do but let’s celebrate this moment, friends. It’s historic! Congrats President-Elect @JoeBiden and Madame VP @KamalaHarris!"
Congratulations to @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris and our beloved country. Honesty and integrity won out! pic.twitter.com/RlaZr88O0R
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) November 7, 2020
Crying and holding my daughter, “look baby, she looks like us.” pic.twitter.com/Gy4MAPoNjy
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) November 7, 2020
About time 👏🏼 Congrats @joebiden and @kamalaharris. So ready for some change.
A post shared by Jessica Biel (@jessicabiel) on Nov 7, 2020 at 8:39am PST
. @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen. ❤️ 🙌🙌 nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House. Also, way to go PA 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/uXiMTWs6Hk
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 7, 2020
In tears. What a moment! So grateful to all voters, poll workers, volunteers, staffers, everyone who made this a reality! No doubt there is a LOT of work to do but let’s celebrate this moment, friends. It’s historic! Congrats President-Elect @JoeBiden and Madame VP @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/RSMN98Tg57
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) November 7, 2020
A post shared by Meghan McCain (@meghanmccain) on Nov 7, 2020 at 8:47am PST
Congratulation president-elect @JoeBiden & VP-elect @KamalaHarris!! I know you will reach across the aisle and unify us!! 🥳😭💙❤️
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) November 7, 2020
Weeping with joy. @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris
“History says don’t hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up
And hope and history rhyme.”
-Seamus Heaney pic.twitter.com/E9VJcBHM91— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) November 7, 2020
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai marked Harris' historic win on Twitter, sharing a photo of the pair and writing, "Congratulations Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris!"
In an emotional video, Queer Eye's Karamo Brown also discussed the impact of Harris' win. "This is such a big moment," he began. "This is such a sigh of relief — that we’ve gotten to a place in our country where we all don’t have to live in fear we all don’t have to feel as if we are not wanted that we’re hated.
Brown continued, "I’m just thinking about every little girl right now who, for the first time in our country’s history, can know that they can run our country. I'm just amazed."
Congratulations Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/t93kDf6baQ
— Malala (@Malala) November 7, 2020
This moment.... we are going to begin healing and to every little girl & woman... this moment of for you! #CharacterWins #HappyTears @SenKamalaHarris @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/YSYBQLeqFy
— Karamo (@Karamo) November 7, 2020
Congratulations to President-elect Biden. I have prayed for our President most of my adult life. I will be praying for you and your success. Now is the time to heal deep wounds. Many are counting on you to lead the way.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 7, 2020
Today is a good day.
It’s easier to be a parent this morning.
Character MATTERS.
Being a good person MATTERS.
This is a big deal.
It’s easy to do it the cheap way and get away with stuff — but it comes back around.
Today is a good day.#PresidentBiden#VotersDecided pic.twitter.com/h8YgZK4nmk— Van Jones (@VanJones68) November 7, 2020
While announcing the breaking news on CNN, anchors Van Jones and Jake Tapper got emotional with both tearing up on camera.
"It's easier to be a parent this morning. It's easier to be a dad — it's easier to tell your kids 'character matters' — it matters," Jones said, wiping away tears. "The truth matters, being a good person matters."
"Today is a good day," he added in a Twitter post.
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/xrpE99W4c4
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 7, 2020
Congratulations from 🏴 to President-Elect Joe Biden and to history-making Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris 🇺🇸
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 7, 2020
A series of world leaders also chimed in, with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writing, "Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both."
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared in his own statement, "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement,” Johnson said in a statement. “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.”
Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon added, "Congratulations from Flag of Scotland to President-Elect Joe Biden and to history-making Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Flag of United States."