On Saturday (November 7), news outlets across the world officially projected* Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.

And despite millions of people across the US - including many former presidents - acknowledging Biden as the winner of the race to the White House, Donald Trump has continued to reject Biden's projected victory.

The incumbent president has been very vocal on Twitter denouncing the many projections that Biden has defeated him, and has even tweeted: "I WON THE ELECTION".

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Trump has repeatedly stated - with no evidence - that voter fraud has assisted Biden's lead and that "bad things happened" in the counting rooms and that observers were not allowed to watch.

In another recent tweet, Trump declared: "Nobody wants to report that Pennsylvania and Michigan didn’t allow our Poll Watchers and/or Vote Observers to Watch or Observe. This is responsible for hundreds of thousands of votes that should not be allowed to count. Therefore, I easily win both states. Report the News!"

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Many of Trump's tweets are now being flagged by Twitter and are attached with the warning: "This claim about election fraud is debated."

Now, as a press conference held in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, Biden provided his thoughts on Trump's refusal to concede.

One reporter asked the projected President-Elect: "Sir, what do you say to the Americans that are anxious over the fact that President Trump has yet to concede and what that might mean for the country?"

Watch Biden's response below:

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To which Biden responded: "I just think it’s an embarrassment, quite frankly.

"The only thing that - how can I say this tactfully - I think it will not help the President's legacy."

Biden added: "I think at the end of the day, it is all going to come to fruition on January 20th, and between now and then, I hope an expectation is that the American people do know and do understand that there has been a transition."

Speaking about those who voted for Trump, Biden said: "I understand the sense of loss, I get that.

"But I think that the majority of the people who voted for the president - a lot voted for him... a significantly small number, but a lot voted for him - I think they understand that we have to come together."

Per CNBC, Biden also told reporters at the conference that the Trump Administration's refusal to authorize the start of the official transition process "does not in any way change the dynamic of what we’re able to do."

"We have already started the transition; we are well underway," Biden said.

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As of this writing, CNN reports that Biden has 279 electoral college votes and has received a recorded-breaking 77,558,792 public votes. Donald Trump trails on 72,349,982 votes.

*Biden has been declared the projected winner of the election by NBC, CNN, BBC News, and many others. 

It is important to note that it is common for media agencies to reveal their election projections based on voting analysis and counted ballots.

Click HERE to read why the Associated Press called Biden for Pennsylvania, and therefore, the election.

World leaders have congratulated Joe Biden after he was projected by multiple news outlets to win the 2020 Presidential Election earlier today (November 7).

In the video below, Kamala Harris calls Joe Biden to congratulate him on projected presidential win: 

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took to social media to share a statement congratulating Biden, 77, and Harris, 56, who has become the first black, female vice president.

The Prime Minister tweeted: "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement.

"The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security."

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau also congratulated both Biden and running mate Kamala Harris on their historic win.

"Our two countries are close friends, partners and allies," Trudeau tweeted.

"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."

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesperson tweeted the government's congratulations in German, tagging both Biden and Harris.

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The pair were also congratulated by French President Emmanuel Macron, who tweeted in English and French: "We have a lot to do to meet the challenges of today. Let's act together!"

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is "optimistic" about his country's relationship with the US under Biden and Harris' leadership.

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However, it appears that the first world leader to congratulate the pair on their win was Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who described the president-elect as a "true friend" to Ireland.

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"I look forward to working with him in the years ahead," Martin said of the Biden, who has Irish heritage, per Global News. "I also look forward to welcoming him back home when the circumstances allow."

Officially confirming their projection for Biden, the Associated Press wrote: "Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday [November 7]."

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The AP added: "His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots. Biden crossed 270 Electoral College votes with a win in Pennsylvania."

Biden has also been declared the projected winner of the election by NBC and CNN.

It is important to note that it is common for media agencies to reveal their election projections based on voting analysis and counted ballots. (Click HERE to read why the Associated Press called Biden for Pennsylvania, and therefore, the election.)

As of this writing, Biden has earned 279 electoral votes, whereas Trump remains on 214. It is important to note that votes are still being counted.

The 2020 election saw both the Democratic and Republican candidates receive a record number of votes.

Per the Washington Post, reported that Biden had received a record 74,493,946 votes, breaking the record set by Barack Obama for most ever votes for a US presidential candidate.

Trump also received a record-breaking 70,342,988, marking a considerable increase from the votes he received in 2016.

Biden, 77, will be the oldest president in American history. The record was previously held by Donald Trump, who is 74.

In addition, Harris is now projected to become the first Black, Asian, and female vice president in US history.

Joe Biden hit back at a reporter who said that he was on a "noticeable decline" after a major name switch blunder earlier in the day.Credit: Kevin Dietsch/GettyOn July 11, the President of the United States shocked audiences when he mistakenly referred to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky as President Putin in one of the most awkward interactions during this presidential race.The moment occurred while Biden was at an event celebrating the Ukraine Compact at this week's Nato Summit in Washington D.C.Speaking into a microphone, the president said: "And now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine who has as much courage as he does determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin."Biden corrected his mistake by stating “We’re going to beat President Putin. I’m so focused on beating Putin," and Zelensky actually took the accidental name switch pretty well, even cracking a joke stating: "I'm better.""You’re a hell of a lot better," Biden responded.Credit: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/GettyThe name-swap immediately went viral online with many pointing out that Biden might not be the best person to be running an entire country if we can't even get simple things like names correct.However, when a British reporter recently called him out on it during a press conference, the President was not happy judging by his response."You now have your key allies including the British Prime Minister, the President of France, and the German Chancellor having to make excuses for you on that," said the reporter, to which Biden furrowed his eyebrows, clearly in annoyance at the set-up for the ultimate question.He continued: "Officials here are saying - off the record - that your decline has become noticeable. Hasn't this frankly now become damaging for America's standing in the world?"Ouch.Anyway, the president hit back with: "Did you see any damage in my leading of this conference?"Up until that moment, he seemed to be doing well because the very next second, he managed to confuse Zelensky and Putin's names once again."I mean Putin- I mean- No I'm sorry, Zelensky," he corrected himself.He then took a long pause before adding: "Look, guys, the idea that anyone suggests that we haven't had a successful conference..."He went on to state that other world leaders have commended him on "keeping [the allies] together."Credit: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post/GettyElsewhere, while wrapping up a summit of the 32-member bloc in Washington, Biden also added: "I’ve not had any of my European allies come up and say, ‘Joe, don’t run’. What I’ve heard them say is, 'You’ve got to win.'"If I slow down and can’t get the job done that’s a sign I shouldn’t be doing this," he noted. "But there’s no indication of that. None."Connecticut congressman Jim Himes, the top-ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called on Biden to step down from the campaign."We must put forth the strongest candidate possible to confront the threat posed by Trump’s promised MAGA authoritarianism. I no longer believe that is Joe Biden," he wrote on X.Appearing later on CNN, Himes added: “Imagine that three months from now, we get another performance like there was in the debate, right before the election. Do you want to take that risk? I don’t."Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/GettyTwo more congressional Democrats also called on Biden to step aside, bringing the total to 17, as per the Guardian.Representative Scott Peters of California said: “The stakes are high, and we are on a losing course,” while Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois said that Biden should "put country over party."I mean, if that's all the convincing the American people have, it's going to be a difficult battle ahead of the Presidential Elections.Featured Image Credit: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post/Getty

Joe Biden, the projected winner of the 2020 election, has said that President Trump's refusal to concede to his victory is an "embarrassment".

Biden, a Democrat, said that he is now working to ensure a smooth transition of power from the Trump Administration.

But despite every major US network projecting that Trump, a Republican, lost the election, he tweeted that he will ultimately emerge victorious.

In the video below, Hillary Clinton appears to predict Donald Trump's reaction to the 2020 election: 

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The American media projected the winner of the 2020 election, as it does every four years.

While the state-by-state results have not yet been certified and a number of vote counts continue, the ultimate outcome of the election will not be confirmed until the Electoral Collage meets on December 14.

As per the BBC, Biden was asked by a journalist on Tuesday what he thought of Trump's refusal to concede in the 2020 election.

"I just think it's an embarrassment, quite frankly," Biden said in Wilmington, Delaware.

"The only thing that, how can I say this tactfully, I think it will not help the president's legacy."

"At the end of the day, you know, it's all going to come to fruition on January 20," he added, referring to inauguration day.

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As he prepares to assume office, the projected presidential winner has been taking calls with foreign leaders.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were among those he spoke to on Tuesday, according to the BBC.

Biden said of the calls: "I'm letting them know that America is back. We're going to be back in the game."

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However, while Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris might be preparing to take over from the Trump administration, a little-known agency led by a Trump appointee is slowing down the handover.

Funding and access to federal departments for incoming administrations is handled by the General Services Administration, but it is currently refusing to accept Biden as the projected president-elect.

"We don't see anything slowing us down, quite frankly," Biden said.

Former US Presidents - including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton - have spoken out about Joe Biden being projected* by news outlets to become the 46th president of the United States.

Congratulating Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, former president Barack Obama - who endorsed Biden on his campaign trail - said in a statement posted to Instagram: "I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden.

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The statement continues: "I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden.

"I also couldn’t be prouder to congratulate Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff for Kamala’s groundbreaking election as our next Vice President.

"In this election, under circumstances never experienced, Americans turned out in numbers never seen. And once every vote is counted, President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris will have won a historic and decisive victory."

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Obama added: "We’re fortunate that Joe’s got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way. Because when he walks into the White House in January, he’ll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has – a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril.

"I know he’ll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote. So I encourage every American to give him a chance and lend him your support. The election results at every level show that the country remains deeply and bitterly divided. It will be up to not just Joe and Kamala, but each of us, to do our part – to reach out beyond our comfort zone, to listen to others, to lower the temperature and find some common ground from which to move forward, all of us remembering that we are one nation, under God.

"Finally, I want to thank everyone who worked, organized, and volunteered for the Biden campaign, every American who got involved in their own way, and everybody who voted for the first time. Your efforts made a difference. Enjoy this moment. Then stay engaged. I know it can be exhausting. But for this democracy to endure, it requires our active citizenship and sustained focus on the issues – not just in an election season, but all the days in between."

"Our democracy needs all of us more than ever. And Michelle and I look forward to supporting our next President and First Lady however we can.

Former president Bill Clinton, who served in the White House from 20 January 1993 – 20 January 2001, took to Twitter to congratulate both Biden and Harris, writing:

"America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together. Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!"

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And sharing a statement via The Carter Center on Twitter, former president Jimmy Carter, who served as the POTUS from 20 January 1977 – 20 January 1981, said:

"Rosalynn joins me in congratulating our friends President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

"We are proud of their well-run campaign and look forward to seeing the positive change they bring to our nation."

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As of this writing, CNN projects that Joe Biden has received 279 electoral votes and a total of 74,575,812 public votes. Donald Trump has received 214 electoral votes with a total of 70,399,780 public votes.

Biden, 77, will now become the oldest president in the nation's history. The record was previously held by Donald Trump, who is currently 74.

In addition, Biden's running mate Kamala Harris is now projected to become the first Black, Asian, and female vice president in US history.

*Biden has been declared the projected winner of the election by NBC, CNN, BBC News, and many others. 

It is important to note that it is common for media agencies to reveal their election projections based on voting analysis and counted ballots.

Click HERE to read why the Associated Press called Biden for Pennsylvania, and therefore, the election.