George W. Bush congratulates President-elect Trump, thanks Biden, Harris
Former President George W. Bush speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary year of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, Feb. 24, 2023. As billions of dollars for a global HIV/AIDS program credited with saving millions of lives remains in limbo, the George W. Bush Institute is urging the U.S. Congress to keep money flowing for it. In a letter sent to Congress on Oct. 25, the former Republican president's institute pleaded with Congress to keep funding PEPFAR. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) (J. Scott Applewhite, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
George W. Bush has congratulated Donald Trump on securing the election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
On Wednesday morning, the 43rd U.S. President released a statement on Instagram applauding Trump along with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.
Former President Bush also thanked President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their time in office.
“The strong turnout in this election is a sign of the health of our republic and the strength of our democratic institutions,” the statement from Bush read.
Trump secured the presidency in the early morning hours of Nov. 6, after clinching key swing states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Bush served two terms in office from 2001 until 2009. His younger brother, Jeb, ran against Trump in 2016, dropping out during the Republican primaries.
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