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Simone Biles tells Joe Biden to stand up after Kamala Harris election loss
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Simone Biles tells Joe Biden to stand up after Kamala Harris election loss

Simone Biles reacted to the results of the presidential election calling out President Joe Biden.

The Olympic gold medalist encouraged the 46th president to take action in the final months of his presidency after Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.

“Mr. Biden, I want you to stand up, straighten your back and shake some things up before you go,” Biles. wrote through X Wednesday.

She signed the message, “xoxo the women in america “.

Simone Biles reacted to the 2024 presidential election result on social media on Wednesday. AFP via Getty Images
“Mr. Biden, I want you to stand up, straighten your back and shake some things before you go,” the Olympic gold medalist wrote to President Joe Biden. X/@simone_biles
Biles captioned her message, “xoxo the women in america .” HUM Image Group/Universal Images via Getty Images

President-elect Trump — who previously won the election in 2016 — was declared the winner in front of Vice President Harris early Wednesday morning.

Shortly after, Biles shared her emotional reaction to Trump’s victory on Threads.

“You have got to be kidding me,” she posted, adding, “I feel so sorry for America.”

The 27-year-old elite gymnast also wrote: “we deserve better “.

Donald Trump was declared the winner over Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday morning. Getty Images
Shortly after the results were confirmed, the elite gymnast posted on Threads, “I’m so sorry America” ​​and “we deserve better .” Getty Images

Hours after Biles’ exhortation to Biden, the commander in chief applauded Harris, 60, for her. concession speech at Howard University this afternoon.

“What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She was an extraordinary partner and a public servant of integrity, courage and character,” he he said in the statement distributed on X.

“Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what is possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is freer, fairer and full of more opportunities for all Americans.”

Harris conceded to Trump in a speech at his alma mater, Howard University, on Wednesday afternoon. Getty Images
Afterward, Biden applauded his vice president. Getty Images

Biden, 81, went on to say that electing Harris as vice president it was the “first decision” he made when he became the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.

“It was the best decision I made. Her story represents the best of America’s story. And as he made clear today, I have no doubt that he will continue to write that story,” he continued.

“She will continue the fight with purpose, determination and joy. She will continue to be a champion for all Americans. Above all, she will continue to be a leader our children will look up to for generations to come as she makes her mark on America’s future.”

“What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She was a tremendous partner and a public servant of integrity, courage and character,” Biden said in a statement. Getty Images
President-elect Trump will return to the White House in 2025 after previously defeating Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. Getty Images

Along with Biles, other celebrities and public figures shared their reactions to Trump, 78, who is returning to the White House in 2025.

“Please don’t follow me if you voted against women’s rights. Against the rights of disabled people. Yes this. Don’t follow me because what you did is unreal. I don’t want stalkers like that,” Christina Applegate posted on X wednesday morning

Meanwhile, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claimed Democrats left him “no choice” but to vote for the former president.

“This was the worst campaign and their sheer arrogance and moral superiority drove people away,” he he said in a “rant” on Instagram tuesday evening