Clinton Delivers Concession Speech, Pledges to Work with Trump

Defeated candidate for U.S. president Hillary Clinton made her first appearance to the public after reportedly conceding to president-elect Donald Trump over the phone on Wednesday.

Speaking in New York, the Democrat candidate said she hoped Mr. Trump would be a triumphant president for all Americans, adding that Trump must be given an opportunity to lead. Clinton stated that the country was more deeply fractured than initially estimated and urged her supporters to respect the outcome of the election.

Despite telling her supporters that the loss was painful, she said that she has offered to work with Trump as he gets ready to start his four-year term on January 20.

The Republican is set to become the 45th U.S. president follows his stunning win over the highly-favoured Clinton. New Jersey Governor will lead Trump's transition team during the 10-week period until his inauguration.

In his conciliatory victory speech, Trump said his first priorities entails restoring the nation's infrastructure and stimulating its economic growth.

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