US president Trump urged prayers for the new administration

US president Donald Trump, in a farewell address, urged prayers for the new administration of President-elect Joe Biden but declined to acknowledge his Democratic successor by name. The Republican president, on Tuesday, said in the video remarks. "We extend our best wishes, and we also want them to have luck - a very important word." Trump, who leaves amid deep divisions in the country, acknowledged the Capitol riots, which in the immediate aftermath of the violence on January 6 he was slow to condemn.

"The greatest danger we face is a loss of confidence in ourselves, a loss of confidence in our national greatness," Trump said. "America is not a timid nation of tame souls who need to be sheltered and protected from those with whom we disagree." In the recorded remarks Trump sought to highlight aspects of his presidency in which he took pride."We did what we came here to do, and so much more," he said. "I took on the tough battles, the hardest fights, the most difficult choices - because that's what you elected me to do." Trump noted Middle East peace deals his administration brokered and lauded his foreign policy agenda."We revitalized our alliances and rallied the nations of the world to stand up to China like never before," he said. "I am especially proud to be the first president in decades who has started no new wars."

"Now, as I prepare to hand power over to a new administration at noon on Wednesday, I want you to know that the movement we started is only just beginning," Trump said."I go from this majestic place with a loyal and joyful heart and optimistic spirit, and a supreme confidence that for our country and for our children, the best is yet to come."