White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Saturday that President-elect Trump plans to meet with President Biden in the Oval Office.
The announcement comes as both men work toward a transition of power that will be completed when Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025.
“At President Biden's invitation, President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Additional details will be announced later,” Jean-Pierre said in a brief statement.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Saturday that President-elect Trump plans to meet with President Biden in the Oval Office. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, left, Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg, right)
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President Biden addressed the nation from the Rose Garden on Thursday after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded to President-elect Trump in the 2024 presidential election and promised a “peaceful and orderly” transfer of power. President Trump did not host Biden in 2020 because the 45th president contested the results.
It is traditional for the current first lady to host the next first lady at the White House.
Trump has been busy working on his transition team since he was declared the winner early Wednesday, making historic appointments. Susie Wilds Appointed as the first female Chief of Staff.
“Susie Wiles helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history and was integral to the success of my campaigns in 2016 and 2020,” President Trump said in a statement. ” he said. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and admired and respected around the world. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to make America great again… I have no doubt that you will be proud.”
President-elect Trump has named Susie Wiles as his first female chief of staff. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
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Trump's transition team will be led by pro wrestling mogul Linda McMahon and billionaire businessman Howard Lutnick.
Meanwhile, the Trump-Vance campaign announced Saturday the creation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization to plan the inauguration event.
The organization will be co-chaired by Steve Witkoff, a longtime friend and supporter of President-elect Trump, and Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
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President-elect Trump is on his way back to the White House. President Trump and former first lady Melania Trump are pictured giving a victory speech Wednesday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)
“On election night, we made history, and thanks to tens of millions of hard-working Americans across the country who supported our America First policies, we were elected the 47th President of the United States,” Trump said in a statement. It is an extraordinary honor.” .
“The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee celebrates this incredible victory that celebrates the American people and our country. It kicks off my administration and delivers on our bold promise to make America great again.”
“Together, we celebrate this moment steeped in history and tradition and begin working to restore strength, success, and common sense to the Oval Office and create the best possible future for our people.”
