West Wing star unleashes verbal tirade over Trump's historic win

West Wing star Bradley Whitford didn't hold back from sharing his thoughts on the US following former president Donald Trump's historic win.

The 65-year-old award-winning actor, known for his role as deputy chief of staff Joshua Lyman on the political drama, suggested to The Independent that Vice President Kamala Harris' loss came apart, at least partially, because America is a 'racist and sexist' country.

Whitford had campaigned for the vice president at a rally last month in Wisconsin, and said he thought the election would be closer, as the former president secured enough electoral votes to clinch the presidency.

'I absolutely thought we were going to win,' the actor said of Harris' team.

He then went on to say he will now end political conversations by saying, 'You can never underestimate how... racist and sexist this country is.' 

Whitford also had some choice words for the 78-year-old president-elect.

'It is completely bewildering to me the cult that has formed around a narcissist like this, the worst person in show business,' the actor told The Independent outside of the White House on Wednesday.

'And that's a tough category.'

But he suggested the vice president's defeat, which came the same night the GOP regained control of the Senate and likely retained its House majority, meant Democrats had to come together and 'fight' for their values.

'Despair is a luxury our children cannot afford, and action is the antidote to despair, and we will continue the fight to hold this country up to its spectacular, unfulfilled aspiration,' the actor told the outlet.

'Cynicism and despair is what they want you to feel, and despair is a luxury that the future can't afford.'

His comments came as Harris officially conceded the election to Trump.

The emotional vice president admitted 'this is not what we wanted' as she took the stage at Howard University, almost 12 hours after the race was officially called for the former president.14036951

Harris, however, also vowed to help with the peaceful transfer of power even as she said she would continue the battle after Trump's dominant victory.

'While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,' she said. 

Her voice shook at times as she addressed a massive crowd of supporters at her alma mater. 

'My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love for our country and full of resolve,' she said in her first appearance since voters rejected her vision for America.

'The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say, hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always burn bright,' she said.

Harris thanked President Joe Biden, her family, her staff and her supporters. She also expressed pride in her campaign. 

'Look, I am so proud of the race we ran. And the way we ran it,' she said.

'Now, I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get it. But we must accept the results of this election,' she said.

She went on to tell her supporters she had spoken to Trump and congratulated him on his victory.   

'I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.' She said she would respect the results. 

Still, the mood remained dour at her concession speech, with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff seen holding back tears.

The 60-year-old was seen being embraced by his daughter Ella as his wife said: 'To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much.'

Harris' running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also patted his heart and appeared to also hold back tears as the incumbent vice president thanked him and his family. 

Emhoff proceeded to pat Walz on the back as the crowd that gathered at her alma mater Howard University in Washington DC cheered them on.