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Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States according to major American media including CNN and Fox News. He secured 290 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 required to win.

• Biden took the lead in Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, gaining 20 electoral votes • Results took four days to arrive due to counting all mail-in ballots • Biden also won in Arizona and Nevada • Over 140 million people voted, a historic record in American history

This election was historic due to the COVID crisis, which limited gatherings and led to drive-in campaign meetings. Record contamination levels affected the campaign dynamics.

Donald Trump has not conceded the election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14 to formally elect Biden, and his inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2021.

The United States remains the world's leading superpower, making the election of its leader a significant international event that affects global politics and policy.

• The election occurred during the COVID crisis, creating unprecedented circumstances • Donald Trump is a highly polarizing candidate with strong supporters and detractors • More than 140 million people voted, setting an American record • The polarization around Trump makes this election particularly significant

Hugo Décrypte covered this election extensively, traveling to the United States to report from the ground, including daily recaps and immersion coverage of a Trump rally.

Hugo obtained a special media visa from the American Embassy in Paris to cover the election on-site, demonstrating the unprecedented access international media secured for this event.

Electors are people who formally elect the US President. A candidate must receive 270 electoral votes to win. Each state awards all its electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state, regardless of margin.

The 'winner-takes-all' system means the candidate with the most votes in a state, even by a small margin, receives all that state's electoral votes. For example, California's 55 electoral votes went entirely to Biden.

Electors are designated by each political party in the months before the election under varying conditions by state. They cannot be senators or representatives, and are often unknown to the general public.

• In December, electors will formally elect Biden in the Electoral College • On January 20, Biden's inauguration will occur and he will take office • Trump remains at the White House until this transition occurs

Unlike France, the United States is a federal country composed of different states with significant autonomy and their own laws.

The Electoral College system gives voice to each state, ensuring smaller states have representation in presidential elections.

Critics argue the system can produce unusual outcomes, such as in 2016 when Trump won the presidency despite having fewer popular votes than Clinton by winning key swing states.

In 2020, Biden won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, avoiding the split outcome seen in previous elections.

• House elections occur every two years; Democrats have held the majority since 2018 • According to AP, Democrats secured 214 seats versus 195 for Republicans, with 218 needed for a majority • Democrats maintain control but with a smaller majority than in 2018 • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest member of Congress, was reelected in New York

• Republicans had the advantage in this election, winning 18 of 35 contested seats compared to 13 for Democrats • Current tally: Republicans hold 48 seats, Democrats 46; 51 seats are needed for a majority • Sixty votes are required to pass legislation, which neither party can achieve alone

Democrats will likely need to negotiate regularly with Republicans to pass legislation in the Senate, complicating Biden's legislative agenda.

Biden can exercise power through executive decrees without Senate approval, though these carry less prestige than congressionally-passed laws. Trump signed over 140 executive orders during his term.

Trump remains extremely popular among his supporters despite being polarizing. He finished second in the popular vote but maintains significant political support.

• Some supporters prioritize his economic policies, viewing him as having improved the economy before COVID • Supporters value his 'America First' approach and focus on protecting jobs • Some overlook controversial statements, focusing on economic results • Trump supporters are open about their support, displaying flags and merchandise

Barack Obama noted that Trump inherited a strong economy from the Obama administration before the pandemic affected results.

Washington DC, where Hugo was reporting, is solidly Democratic and views Trump negatively. Florida shows more division, with visible Trump supporters displaying merchandise openly.

Trump threatened to appeal to the Supreme Court, claiming fraud related to mail-in voting. However, Trump cannot directly petition the Supreme Court; it must decide to hear cases on its own.

• Trump's team must prove massive fraud to interest the Supreme Court • So far, Trump's camp has not provided evidence of fraud that would change the election outcome • While irregularities may exist and should be reviewed, no massive fraud has been established • Trump requested verification of certain elements but hasn't provided proof of systematic fraud

Even if the Supreme Court intervenes, it's not certain they would rule in Trump's favor. As the guardian of democracy, the Court would not undermine election integrity without evidence, as it would damage the institution's legitimacy.

If Trump refused to leave the White House, he could be physically escorted out by American authorities. The Constitution specifies that the presidential term ends January 20, 2021 at noon, and the successor can order removal of anyone not authorized to be there.

Hugo answered the most frequently asked questions but acknowledged that other questions would be addressed in future daily news videos and in the comments section.

• Daily news recaps return tomorrow, Monday through Friday • Hugo's team remains in the United States for several more days for continued coverage • Coverage will include Biden's policy platform and more details on election implications

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