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Biden and Trump Meet for Power Transition
President Biden and President-elect Trump met at the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, marking a departure from the 2020 experience.
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- What were Trump's activities after the White House meeting?
- Following the White House meeting, Trump met with Elon Musk and celebrated his party's victories with House Republicans, hinting at the possibility of another presidential run.
- What role did the First Ladies play in the transition process?
- First Lady Jill Biden also participated by sending a handwritten letter of congratulations to Melania Trump and offering her team's assistance with the transition.
- What is the tradition regarding outgoing and incoming presidents?
- The meeting followed a long-standing tradition of outgoing presidents meeting their successors. However, Trump had not afforded Biden the same courtesy in 2020.
- How did Biden and Trump react to the meeting and the transition of power?
- Both Biden and Trump expressed their commitment to a smooth transition of power. Trump thanked Biden for the invitation and the peaceful handover.
- What was the main purpose of the meeting between President Biden and President-elect Trump?
- President Biden welcomed President-elect Trump to the White House for a meeting focused on ensuring a smooth transition of power. This was the first time Trump visited the White House since his 2020 election loss.