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Trump, Biden to Meet at White House
President-elect Trump will meet with President Biden at the White House, along with a planned meeting between the first ladies, marking a contrast to the contentious 2020 transition.
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- How does this transition compare to the 2020 transition?
- Biden congratulated Trump on his win and invited him to the White House after the election, emphasizing a smooth transition. This contrasts with the 2020 election when Trump did not accept the results and did not attend Biden's inauguration.
- What was President Biden's stance on the 2024 election results?
- Biden's comments implicitly referenced the lack of a smooth transition in 2020 and highlighted the importance of accepting election results. He explicitly accepted the 2024 election results.
- What topics have the chiefs of staff for Trump and Biden discussed?
- Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and Biden's chief of staff, Jeff Zients, have been in contact for months, discussing various matters, including Secret Service protection for Trump.
- When and where will President-elect Trump meet with President Biden?
- President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday at Biden's invitation. The meeting, coordinated by their respective chiefs of staff, will address Trump's transition.
- Will there be a meeting between the incoming and current first ladies?
- Melania Trump is also invited to meet with Jill Biden at the White House, though the timing is uncertain. This follows a tradition of the current first lady hosting the incoming first lady.