In sharp contrast to Trump's refusal to acknowledge his 2020 loss, the US president and president-elect clasped hands in front of a roaring fire in the Oval Office and promised a seamless transition.
In an act of politeness for a resentful adversary who did not show him the same respect four years prior, Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday.In sharp contrast to Trump's refusal to acknowledge his 2020 loss, the US president and president-elect clasped hands in front of a roaring fire in the Oval Office and promised a seamless transition.
"Welcome back," Biden, 81, said as he congratulated Trump, 78, and gave a few introductory remarks to the guy he has called a threat to democracy on numerous occasions.
Trump defeated Kamala Harris last week, but Biden, who left the race in July, said he was "looking forward to having a smooth transition" and promised to do "everything we can to make sure you're accommodated."
Biden seemed to look down when the two presidents, who are 159 years apart in age, clasped hands, but Trump leaned forward and met his eyes.
Trump defeated Kamala Harris last week, but Biden, who left the race in July, said he was "looking forward to having a smooth transition" and promised to do "everything we can to make sure you're accommodated."
Biden seemed to look down when the two presidents, who are 159 years apart in age, clasped hands, but Trump leaned forward and met his eyes.
Trump attempted to make a polite return to the White House after inciting a mob that invaded the US Capitol in 2021 and running a cruel and polarizing campaign this year.
"Politics is difficult, and the world isn't always pleasant. "I am really grateful for the wonderful world we live in today," Trump remarked.
Trump went on to say that the handover would be "smooth as you can get"—even though his transition team has yet to execute any important legal documents before his January 20 inauguration as president.
"Politics is difficult, and the world isn't always pleasant. "I am really grateful for the wonderful world we live in today," Trump remarked.
Trump went on to say that the handover would be "smooth as you can get"—even though his transition team has yet to execute any important legal documents before his January 20 inauguration as president.
Not Melania
Melania Trump, who was a mysterious figure on the campaign trail and was out of the White House for a large portion of Trump's first term, was not present at the event.
Assisting Biden in welcome Trump, outgoing First Lady Jill Biden "gave Mr. Trump a handwritten letter of congratulations for Mrs Trump," according to the White House.
According to the White House, Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients and Trump's incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles were the only other individuals in the room for discussions following the handshake.
During the meeting, Biden was supposed to press Trump to maintain US backing for Ukraine's war against Russia, a move the Republican has questioned.
Melania Trump, who was a mysterious figure on the campaign trail and was out of the White House for a large portion of Trump's first term, was not present at the event.
Assisting Biden in welcome Trump, outgoing First Lady Jill Biden "gave Mr. Trump a handwritten letter of congratulations for Mrs Trump," according to the White House.
According to the White House, Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients and Trump's incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles were the only other individuals in the room for discussions following the handshake.
During the meeting, Biden was supposed to press Trump to maintain US backing for Ukraine's war against Russia, a move the Republican has questioned.
However, many members of his own party had also condemned Trump for inciting the attack on the Capitol by the time he took his final flight from the White House lawn on January 20, 2021.
But as Republicans flocked back to Trump after realizing the billionaire's distinct electoral potency at the forefront of his right-wing movement, that time of shame quickly passed.
Trump is projected to win both chambers of Congress as he begins his second term in power, while the Democrats are in a state of turmoil.
Trump spoke to House of Representatives Republicans at a hotel in Washington before to his visit to the White House.
An exuberant In violation of the US Constitution, Trump even hinted that he would be open to a third term in office.
When he said, "I suspect I won't be running again unless you say, 'He's good, we got to figure something else,'" some people laughed.
Trump, a former reality TV personality who has vowed to be a "dictator on day one," is rapidly assembling his administration by selecting a number of ultra-loyalists.
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, who he designated on Tuesday as the leader of a new group focused at cutting government expenditure, accompanied him to the meeting with Republicans.
Additionally, he proposed Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the army and host of Fox News, to be his next defense secretary. Hegseth, who opposes so-called "woke" philosophy in the military, lacks experience leading the most potent military in the world.
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, who he designated on Tuesday as the leader of a new group focused at cutting government expenditure, accompanied him to the meeting with Republicans.
Additionally, he proposed Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the army and host of Fox News, to be his next defense secretary. Hegseth, who opposes so-called "woke" philosophy in the military, lacks experience leading the most potent military in the world.
As director of the Department of Homeland Security, Trump appointed Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota and an ally who famously wrote about slaughtering her dog because it did not react to training.
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