Story highlights The video is one of a handful of times the nation has heard from the President-elect

In the video, Trump acknowledges the "long and bruising" political season

(CNN) President-elect Donald Trump shared a message of unity Wednesday in a video published on the official White House transition team's YouTube page.

In the video, Trump acknowledges the "long and bruising" political season and says he understands that emotional divides don't heal overnight.

"It's my prayer that on this Thanksgiving, we begin to heal our divisions and move forward as one country, strengthened by shared purpose and very, very common resolve," Trump says.

The video is one of a handful of times the nation has heard from the President-elect at length since his victory.

Trump also emphasized the importance of bringing prosperity to the country's inner cities.

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