Joe Biden has declined Kamala Harris' invitation to an Election Night watch party after a turbulent period for the president.
Biden Watches Results From White House
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be watching the election results from the White House residence instead of joining Harris at her alma mater.
A White House official stated, "The president will receive regular updates on the state of races across the country."
Harris Hosts Watch Party at Howard University
Meanwhile, Harris' camp will be watching the election results unfold from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Jill Biden was spotted earlier in a red pantsuit as she left the polls to join her husband at the White House.
Key Updates from Election Night
- Donald Trump won in West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky, while Kamala Harris secured the victory in Vermont.
- Early exit polls showed voter concerns about democracy and the economy.
- Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to join Trump and top donors at an exclusive election night party at Mar-a-Lago.
Controversy and Backlash
Ahead of Election Day, Biden faced backlash for a comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally, leading to a heated exchange between the two campaigns.
Following a gaffe where Biden referred to Trump supporters as "garbage," the White House attributed it to a grammatical error and Harris distanced herself from the comment.
Support for Harris
Despite the controversy, figures like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama showed support for Harris on the campaign trail, with Biden taking a more subdued role in the final week before the election.
