Joe Biden: I’m seeking to restore the soul of America

President-elect Joe Biden gestures to the crowd after he spoke on Saturday (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Democrat Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to be a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify”.

Mr Biden’s victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed processing.