Harris calls President-elect Trump to congratulate him on win

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory.

Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the call.

The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power with Trump ahead of her planned concession speech Wednesday afternoon.