President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing his incoming administration. In the span of two months, he will hire four thousand political appointees and move back into the White House. With the Democrats losing the presidential election and control of the Senate, the party now faces a critical reckoning: What went wrong for Kamala Harris and her campaign? On this episode, the BBC's Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay discuss what the next few weeks in US politics may look like after Donald Trump's election victory. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producer: Aiden Johnson Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson
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Donald Trump has won the US election.
So what happens now?
The President elect has already started appointing his incoming administration.
In the space of just over two months, he'll hire 4,000 political appointees and move back into the White House.
America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.
Outgoing President Joe Biden has pledged to facilitate a smooth transition with Mr.
Trump.
I will do my duty as President.
On January 20th, will have a peaceful transfer of power here in America.
With the Democrats losing the White House and control of the Senate, the party now faces a critical reckoning.
Just what went wrong for Kamala Harris and her campaign.