In a historic turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office to discuss the transition of power after the 2024 US presidential election. Biden congratulated Trump and assured him of full support for a seamless transition.
During the meeting, Biden stated, “Congratulations, looking forward to a smooth transition. We’ll do everything to ensure you have what you need.”
Trump, acknowledging the significance of the moment, responded, “Politics is tough, but today is a good day. I appreciate this smooth transition.”
The First Lady joined Biden in greeting Trump and handed him a handwritten congratulatory letter. The letter highlighted the White House’s readiness to assist Trump’s team in the transition process.
The meeting was also attended by White House Chief-of-Staff Jeff Zients and Trump’s incoming Chief-of-Staff Susie Wiles, signaling the start of close coordination between the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Trump’s victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris marks a historic comeback, making him the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Trump previously served as president from 2016 to 2020.
As preparations for his January 2025 inauguration begin, Trump has announced key appointments, including:
– Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
– Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency
– Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
– William McGinley as White House Counsel
